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FDA Food recall · Reported February 11, 2015

Dried Bean Curd Spicy Flavor 24x150g, Item No. 8537

Gemini Foods is recalling bean curd products because they may be contaminated with dimethyl yellow.

Recall #
F-0944-2015
Affected scope
7296 units
Initiated
December 19, 2014
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Gemini Food Corporation Inc recalled Dried Bean Curd Spicy Flavor 24x150g, Item No. 8537 - a moderate-severity action.

Dried Bean Curd Spicy Flavor 24x150g, Item No. 8537 was recalled by Gemini Food Corporation Inc in February 11, 2015. Reason: Gemini Foods is recalling bean curd products because they may be contaminated with dimethyl yellow.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0944-2015 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Gemini Food Corporation Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Gemini Foods is recalling bean curd products because they may be contaminated with dimethyl yellow..

Moderate
severity level
7K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
February 11, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0944-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0944-2015) was formally reported on February 11, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 19, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Gemini Food Corporation Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of City of Industry, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 7296 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Gemini Foods is recalling bean curd products because they may be contaminated with dimethyl yellow. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in US: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NM, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, and WI.. Distribution scope 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, 2 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

7296 units

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Dried Bean Curd Spicy Flavor 24x150g, Item No. 8537

Reason for recall

Gemini Foods is recalling bean curd products because they may be contaminated with dimethyl yellow.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0944-2015
Date reported February 11, 2015
Date initiated December 19, 2014
Recalling firm Gemini Food Corporation Inc
Firm location City of Industry, CA
Affected scope 7296 units
Distribution Nationwide in US: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NM, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, and WI.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

7296 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • 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?
Dried Bean Curd Spicy Flavor 24x150g, Item No. 8537. Recalled by Gemini Food Corporation Inc. Units affected: 7296 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Gemini Foods is recalling bean curd products because they may be contaminated with dimethyl yellow.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on February 11, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0944-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide in US: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NM, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, and WI..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0944-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported February 11, 2015. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.