Sempio Food Services Inc. Ready-To-Eat Chicken Stew Products Imported Without Recall 2026
Issued September 25, 2026Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team
Sempio Food Services Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Stew Products Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection — recalled per USDA on 9/25/2026. Reason: Import Violation.
- Agency
- USDA
- Issued
- Sep 25, 2026
- Distribution
- 8 states
- Allergens
- eggs
Steps to take for this recall
Stop using it
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Verify the match
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Return or dispose
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Clean prep surfaces
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What's recalled
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2026 – Sempio Food Services Inc., located in Cerritos, Calif., is recalling approximately 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew products that were imported from the Republic of Korea without the benefit of import reinspection into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The chicken stew products were produced on March 30, 2026, and have best-by date of September 29, 2027. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]: 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” The products subject to the recall bear Korean establishment number “GIA15001” and shipping mark “MK-2026-0422-01”. The products were distributed to distributors and retailers in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness or injury should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in in consumers’ pantries. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. Retailers are urged not to sell these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls. Media and consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Daniel Park, President, Sempio Food Services, USA, at 562-207-9540, Ext. 101 or dypark3438@sempiofs.net. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/. 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”
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Undeclared allergen alert
This recall involves undeclared allergens not listed on the label:
Why it was recalled
Import Violation
Where was it sold8 states
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia
More recalls like this4 related — by brand, contaminant, and category
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sempio Food Services Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Stew Products Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection recall still active?
Yes, this recall is currently active as of September 25, 2026. Do not use or consume the affected product.
How do I know if my Sempio Food Services Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Stew Products Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection is affected?
All units of Sempio Food Services Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Stew Products Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection matching the description above are affected. Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia
What should I do if I have the recalled Sempio Food Services Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Stew Products Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.