Korean-Imported Ready-to-Eat Chicken Stew Recalled Over Inspection Issue

According to Food Safety News, Sempio Food Services Inc. of Cerritos, CA, is recalling ready-to-eat chicken stew products imported from the Republic of Korea without the benefit of import reinspection. The affected products are "Sempio Korean Ginseng CHICKEN STEW CLASSIC" and "Sempio Korean Ginseng CHICKEN STEW RICH," produced on March 30, with a best-by date of Sept. 29, 2027.

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities, the report said. The recall involves about 4,596 pounds of product distributed to Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The Korean establishment number is GIA15001, and the shipping mark is MK-2026-0422-01.

The report states there have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury. The recall stems from the lack of import reinspection, an inspection procedure issue; the report does not mention any detection result exceeding limits or a health hazard determination, and the recall is limited to the batches described above.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them, and retailers are urged not to sell them, according to the report. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.