More than 4,500 pounds of ready-to-eat stew products sold in eight states are being recalled, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The USDA's Food and Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall on certain Sempio chicken stews on Sept. 25, saying it was imported from Korea without proper USDA inspection.
FSIS inspects certain imported meat, poultry and egg products after they arrive in the United States, even if they were previously inspected in their country of origin. This is to verify that imported products meet the same food safety, labeling and regulatory requirements that apply to those made domestically.
Food that is imported without undergoing that process is often recalled, as FSIS cannot guarantee it meets
safety and quality standards.
Federal officials are concerned the stew could be in the pantries of homes or retailers. Here's what to know.
Which products were recalled?
Affected products come in cardboard boxes containing pouches with the establishment number “GIA15001” and shipping mark “MK-2026-0422-01." They were produced on March 30, 2026, and have best-by date of September 29, 2027.
- Sempio Korean Ginseng CHICKEN STEW CLASSIC, 31.75-oz (900 g).
- Sempio Korean Ginseng CHICKEN STEW RICH, 31.75-oz (900 g).
Where was recalled stew sold?
The recalled products were sold in the following states, according to the FSIS notice.
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
What to do with affected products
Consumers should not consume affect products and instead should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase, advises FSIS. Retailers are also urged not to sell these products.
Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Daniel Park, president of Sempio Food Services, USA, at 562-207-9540, ext. 101 or dypark3438@sempiofs.net.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chicken stew recall hits 8 states over inspection issue
