Kwei Chow Mustard Strip Recall: Undeclared Wheat Hazard
Kwei Chow brand Mustard Strips with chili in oil (7.05 oz glass jars) contain undeclared wheat. Consumers should check product codes and dates to determine if affected. Recall issued for potential allergic reactions.
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What happened, in plain English
Kwei Chow brand Mustard Strips with chili in oil (7.05 oz glass jars) are being recalled because they contain undeclared wheat. This poses a risk for people with wheat allergies who may experience allergic reactions. The recall is limited to specific production dates and batch codes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21946-kwei-chow-mustard-strip-recall-undeclared-wheat-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21946-kwei-chow-mustard-strip-recall-undeclared-wheat-hazard · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1837-2017
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“Kwei Chow Mustard Strip Recall: Undeclared Wheat Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21946-kwei-chow-mustard-strip-recall-undeclared-wheat-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-1837-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1837-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The mustard strips contain undeclared wheat, which can trigger allergic reactions in individuals with wheat allergies. This is a food safety issue that requires consumers to check if their product contains wheat before consumption.
Who’s affected
People with wheat allergies are at risk of allergic reactions from consuming the recalled mustard strips. The recall affects specific batches produced between 2015 and 2017.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for glass jars labeled 'Kwei Chow Mustard Strip with chili in oil', 7.05 oz net weight. Look for batch codes starting with 'W' followed by dates (e.g., W20190103).
- Brand
Kwei Chow- Category
Food
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Product was distributed to at least three distributors in the US.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1835-2017 | Kwei Chow brand Prime Spicy Pot Paste, net weight 7.10 Oz, sauce in glass jars, shelf stable; Manufacturing dates 2016.10.20, 2016.01.28, 2017.01.10, 2016.12.12. Ship dates 2016.12.19, 2016.02.26, 2017.01.12. Expiry dates 2018.10.19, 2018.01.27, 2019.01.09, 2018.12.11. Codes SA1612, SA1601, JAN092019, DEC112018 | 1680 jars |
| F-1836-2017 | Kwei Chow brand Mustard Bamboo Shoots with chili in oil, net weight 7.40 Oz, sauce in glass jars, shelf stable; Manufacturing Date 2017.01.04, 2016.04.14, 2016.02.19, 2015.11.16, 2015.08.26, 2014.12.22, 2016.02.19, 2015.11.16. Ship dates 2017.01.12, 2016.04.28, 2015.11.26, 2015.09.10, 2015.03.26, 2016.02.26 Expiry dates 2019.01.03, 2018.04.13, 2018.02.18, 2017.11.15, 2017.08.25, 2017.08.25, 2016.12.21, 2018.02.18, 017.11.15. Codes W20190103, W20180413, W20180218, W20171115, W20170825, W20170825, W20161221, SA1601 | 6150 jars |
| F-1837-2017 | Kwei Chow brand Mustard Strip with chili in oil, net weight 7.05 Oz, sauce in glass jars, shelf stable; Manufacturing Date 2017.01.04., 2016.10.07., 2016.01.13., 2015.11.30., 2015.09.23., 2015.08.25., 2015.04.29., 2015.03.10., 2015.01.28. Ship dates 2017.01.12., 2017.01.12., 2016.01.21., 2015.11.26., 2015.09.10., 2015.09.10., 2015.03.26., 2015.03.26., 2015.02.12. Expiry dates2019.01.03., 2018.10.06., 2018.01.12., 2017.11.29, 2017.09.22., 2017.08.24., 2017.04.28., 2017.03.09, 2017.01.27. Codes W20190103, W20181006, W20180112, W20171129, W20170922, W20170824, W20170428, W20170309, W20170127 | 8488 jars |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Code
Look for batch codes starting with 'W' followed by a date (e.g., W20190103) on the jar.
Avoid Consumption
Do not consume the recalled mustard strips if they match the batch codes and dates listed in the recall.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2 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.
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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-1837-2017 (March 20, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1837-2017 to see it in context.
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