FDA Food recall · Reported December 18, 2019
House Foods Chinese Mabo Tofu Sauce, mild; NET WT. 5.29 oz. (150 g) 4 servings UPC: 0 77377 74064 8 Ingredients: Water, Tomato Paste, Soybean paste (soybean, rice, salt, water), monosodium glutamate, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, spring onion, salt, cornstarch. mirn (glutinous rice, ice, rice alcohol, enzyme [amylase, protease] water), sesame, spices (red pepper, black pepper) doubanjiang (red pepper, fava bean, sugar syrup, salt, alcohol, fermented rice seasoning), autolyzed yeast
Reports of weak seal on pouch that may cause leaking and potential for growth of microorganisms.
House Foods America Corporation recalled House Foods Chinese Mabo Tofu Sauce, mild; NET WT. 5.29 oz. (150 g) 4 servings UPC: … - a moderate-severity action.
House Foods Chinese Mabo Tofu Sauce, mild; NET WT. 5.29 oz. (150 g) 4 servings UPC: … was recalled by House Foods America Corporation in December 18, 2019. Reason: Reports of weak seal on pouch that may cause leaking and potential for growth of microorganisms.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0327-2020 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
House Foods America Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Reports of weak seal on pouch that may cause leaking and potential for growth of microorganisms..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- December 18, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0327-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Food recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
House Foods Chinese Mabo Tofu Sauce, mild; NET WT. 5.29 oz. (150 g) 4 servings UPC: 0 77377 74064 8 Ingredients: Water, Tomato Paste, Soybean paste (soybean, rice, salt, water), monosodium glutamate, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, spring onion, salt, cornstarch. mirn (glutinous rice, ice, rice alcohol, enzyme [amylase, protease] water), sesame, spices (red pepper, black pepper) doubanjiang (red pepper, fava bean, sugar syrup, salt, alcohol, fermented rice seasoning), autolyzed yeast extract, artificial flavor, xanthan gum, caramel color (may contain sulfites) vinegar, paprika (color). Allergen - Contains: Soy, sesame. Distributed by: House Foods America Corporation 7351 Orangewood Ave., Garden rove, CA 92841 Product of Thailand
Reason for recall
Reports of weak seal on pouch that may cause leaking and potential for growth of microorganisms.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0327-2020 |
| Date reported | December 18, 2019 |
| Date initiated | November 1, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | House Foods America Corporation |
| Firm location | Garden Grove, CA |
| Affected scope | 23,430 pieces |
| Distribution | CA, WA, TX, UT, NJ, GA, MD, IL and Canada |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
- Check the recall number (F-0327-2020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status with FDA Food before acting, recall details can be updated.
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼
Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing
Food and dietary-supplement notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.
Similar severity · nearest report date
Same archive severity grade (Moderate), closest by report date among other firms and states.
Similar Food · nearest report date
Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).
Compare this recall with Grade A White In-shell Chicken eggs packaged in the followi… → · All Food recalls
Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026