Major Tofu Recall Hits 29 States Due To Chemical Ink Contamination Risk

PUBLISHED Aug 31, 2026, 10:56 PM ET

Hodo Inc has voluntarily recalled over ten thousand cases of its Chili Crisp Lightly Fried Tofu across twenty nine states following potential chemical contamination. According to regulatory enforcement reports published by the Food and Drug Administration, printing ink from product packaging may have migrated directly into the food items. The safety alert covers ten thousand eight hundred four six pack cases and four hundred eighty six thirty pack cases distributed nationwide. Federal regulators confirmed that the manufacturer issued no separate press release, while official enforcement logs outlined specific lot codes and expiration dates spanning from May to November 2026. Public health officials advised all consumers who purchased the affected eight ounce tofu packages to check packaging identifiers immediately and discard or return the items for refunds. No adverse health reactions or illnesses have been officially reported in connection with this ongoing federal food safety recall across twenty nine US states.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

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