Sichuan Youjia Bamboo Shoots Sauce Recall: Low Water Activity Risk
Sichuan Youjia Foodstuffs recalls 220g bamboo shoots sauce in glass jars (UPC 6 930841 008230) due to water activity above .85, a low-risk food safety issue.
Lower-risk recall
Low water activity controlled product found with water activity above .85
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What happened, in plain English
Sichuan Youjia is recalling 220g bamboo shoots sauce in glass jars (UPC 6 930841 008230) because it has a water activity level above .85, which could allow bacterial growth. This is a low-risk issue that doesn't require immediate action but should be addressed to prevent food safety concerns. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20007-sichuan-youjia-bamboo-shoots-sauce-recall-low-water-activity-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20007-sichuan-youjia-bamboo-shoots-sauce-recall-low-water-activity-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0487-2018
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“Sichuan Youjia Bamboo Shoots Sauce Recall: Low Water Activity Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20007-sichuan-youjia-bamboo-shoots-sauce-recall-low-water-activity-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0487-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0487-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
This sauce has a water activity level above .85, meaning it's not dry enough to prevent bacterial growth. While this is a low-risk issue, it could lead to foodborne illness if consumed in large amounts over time.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased this bamboo shoots sauce from stores or online. People most at risk are those with compromised immune systems or those who eat large quantities regularly.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for the product labeled 'BAMBOO SHOOTS SAUCE (Marinated Bamboo)' in a glass jar with a net weight of 220g. The UPC code is 6 930841 008230.
- Brand
Sichuan Youjia- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the product label includes 'BAMBOO SHOOTS SAUCE (Marinated Bamboo)' in a glass jar with net weight 220g and UPC 6 930841 008230.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in New York.
FDA distribution: “NY” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: New York.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to throw out the sauce?
No, the recall is for low-risk concerns, but it's recommended to avoid consumption until the product is addressed.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0487-2018 (November 16, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0487-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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