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Class I, DangerousF-1475-2012

Tempeh Starter Yeast, Rhizopus Oligosporus cultures, soybean rice flour, Original, packaged in clear plastic packages in 30gm, 50gm, 250 gm, and 1000 gm sizes and labeled in part ***Indonesianfoodmart.com***

Recalled by Indonesian Food Mart on May 22, 2012

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Indonesian Food Mart recalled Tempeh Starter Yeast, Rhizopus Oligosporus cultures in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on May 22, 2012.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Imported food product tested positive for Salmonella." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Product was distributed nationwide and internationally to Australia, Canada, Slovenia, New Zealand, Brunei, Darussalam, Poland and Croatia," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Rockville, MD. The recall covers 123 orders were filled but quantities were not recorded on many invoices of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jun 27, 2012), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

Imported food product tested positive for Salmonella.

Product Description

Tempeh Starter Yeast, Rhizopus Oligosporus cultures, soybean rice flour, Original, packaged in clear plastic packages in 30gm, 50gm, 250 gm, and 1000 gm sizes and labeled in part ***Indonesianfoodmart.com***

Distribution

Product was distributed nationwide and internationally to Australia, Canada, Slovenia, New Zealand, Brunei, Darussalam, Poland and Croatia.

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.