USDA2026-09-25Class IINSPECTION VIOLATION
Sempio Korean Ginseng Chicken Stew recalled for import violation
What this means
Sempio Food Services Inc. recalled approximately 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew products imported from South Korea because they were not properly re-inspected upon entry into the United States. The products were produced on March 30, 2026, and have a best-by date of September 29, 2027. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
- Do not eat these products.
- Throw away the chicken stew or return it to the retailer where you purchased it.
- Check your pantry if you live in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, or Virginia.
- Contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 if you have questions.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Import Violation
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Florida Georgia Illinois Maryland New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia
Products
Cardboard boxes containing pouches of 31.75-oz (900 g) “Sempio Korean Ginseng CHICKEN STEW CLASSIC” Cardboard boxes containing pouches of 31.75-oz (900 g) “Sempio Korean Ginseng CHICKEN STEW RICH”
Consumer contact
Company Contact Sempio Food Services, USA Daniel Park, President 562-207-9540, Ext. 101 dypark3438@sempiofs.net
Official notice
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/sempio-food-services-inc--recalls-ready-eat-chicken-stew-products-imported-withoutWant us to check the next one for you?
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