Over 4,500 Pounds of South Korean Chicken Stew Recalled Nationwide
More than 4,500 pounds of imported ready-to-eat chicken stew from South Korea, distributed by Sempio Food Services Inc., are being recalled nationwide due to a failure to be reinspected after entering the U.S. The products were shipped to eight states…
Nashville, TN, October 3, 2026 — A nationwide recall has been issued for more than 4,500 pounds of imported ready-to-eat chicken stew originating from South Korea. The affected products are distributed by Sempio Food Services Inc.
The reason cited for the recall is the product’s failure to undergo reinspection after its arrival in the United States, a standard regulatory requirement.
According to available information, the recall impacts products distributed across eight states nationwide. Specific details regarding the exact states or the timeline of distribution were not immediately available.
Sempio Food Services Inc. is the company responsible for distributing the recalled chicken stew within the U.S. The exact nature of the ready-to-eat chicken stew product, including specific flavor varieties or packaging sizes, was not detailed in the recall announcement.
The recall highlights the importance of regulatory oversight for imported food products entering the U.S. market to ensure consumer safety and compliance with federal regulations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) typically oversees such recalls, though specific agency involvement was not detailed in the summary.
Consumers who may have purchased the affected chicken stew are advised to check their packaging. Further details on the specific product codes or best-by dates are typically provided by the recalling company or regulatory agencies during such events. The total quantity of recalled product is estimated at over 4,500 pounds.
The contractor’s name, beyond the distributor Sempio Food Services Inc., was not provided. The contractor responsible for the initial import or processing of the stew in South Korea was also not identified. Additionally, the outcome of any specific inspections or the precise date of the recall’s initiation were not specified.
The recall process involves notifying distributors and retailers, and in some cases, issuing public health alerts. Consumers with concerns about the recalled product are encouraged to consult official recall notices for guidance on disposal or return procedures.
Story summarized from the original created by Tyria Goines, Gray News staff on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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