Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Fusia Kimchi & Tofu Kimbap recall: Product contains undeclared fish (tuna)

Recall published 4 months ago

Product contains undeclared fish (tuna)

Fusia Other food products — recalled other food products
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared fish or shellfish

This recall is a labelling failure: fish or shellfish is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare fish or shellfish, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-1186-2026
Published
July 2, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Fusia
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
29,850 units
Distribution
Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia
Sold at
Aldi
Lot / code info
Best if Used By: October 8, 2027
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Products covered by this recall

Kimchi & Tofu Kimbap

What the company announced

Gellert Global Group of Elizabeth, NJ is recalling 8.1 oz packages of ALDI Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi & Tofu Kimbap because they may contain undeclared fish (tuna). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi & Tofu Kimbap was distributed in select ALDI retail stores in the states of Connecticut, Washington DC, Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia.

The product is packaged in a 8.1 oz sealed, microwave-safe plastic wrapper and marked with a BEST IF USED BY DATE of OCT.08.2027.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after a consumer discovered that the fish-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of fish. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging procedures that has subsequently been corrected.

Consumers who have purchased the 8.1 oz packages of ALDI Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi & Tofu Kimbap are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-908-351-8000 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm EST or email [email protected] .

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 850 units

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 8.1 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Fish

Fusia — This recall is a labelling failure: fish or shellfish is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids fish or shellfish, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  3. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  4. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased the 8.1 oz packages of ALDI Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi & Tofu Kimbap are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Gellert Global Group — Consumers: 1-908-351-8000, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Fusia other food products recalled?

Product contains undeclared fish (tuna) People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: best-by date 850 units. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids fish or shellfish, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased the 8.1 oz packages of ALDI Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi & Tofu Kimbap are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma and others.

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