Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Ocinet, Inc. ...And Kimchi branded kimchi recall: Undeclared allergen ingredient (fish)

Recall published 5 months ago

Undeclared allergen ingredient (fish)

The hazard: Undeclared fish or shellfish

The product contains fish or shellfish that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids fish or shellfish, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: Undeclared allergen ingredient (fish)

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-0780-2026
Published
May 20, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Ocinet, Inc.
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
199,750 units (across 3 different sizes)
Distribution
California, Georgia, Texas
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
No lot numbers provided. Recall includes all product.
UPC codes
854120040862, 865120040930

Products covered by this recall

...And Kimchi branded kimchi; packaged in 3 sizes of glass containers (126oz, 63oz, 30oz); 126oz UPC- 8541200408 62oz UPC- 8651200409 30oz UPC- 8541200411

Check your product

The notice names 7 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 854120040862
  • 865120040930

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 750 units

Package size

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

  • 126 oz
  • 63 oz
  • 30 oz
  • 62 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Fish

Ocinet, Inc. — The product contains fish or shellfish that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids fish or shellfish, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  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.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Ocinet, Inc. — 8718 Cleta St, Downey, CA, 90241-5203

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.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Ocinet, Inc. other food products recalled?

Undeclared allergen ingredient (fish) Undeclared allergen ingredient (fish)

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 854120040862, 865120040930; lot code 750 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?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists California, Georgia, Texas.

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