The voluntary recall was initiated by Hodo Inc., an Oakland, California-based food manufacturer, on August 7, 2026. According to information published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the affected product has not yet received an official FDA recall classification, and no termination date has been listed.
Thousands of Cases of Hodo Tofu Included in Recall
The recall covers Hodo Chili Crisp Lightly Fried Tofu, sold in refrigerated 8-ounce packages under UPC 850565007842. According to the FDA recall notice, the stated reason for the action is “potential chemical contamination (ink).” The affected tofu was manufactured by Hodo Inc. at its Oakland facility. Products covered by the recall carry best-by or use-by dates ranging from May through November 7, 2026.
A total of 21 lot numbers are listed as part of the recall: 260114, 260114A, 260122, 260128, 260205, 260213, 260213A, 260219, 260219A, 260220, 260226, 260305, 260312, 260319, 260326, 260402, 260423, 260521, 260611, 260625 and 260709.
FDA records list the quantity involved as 10,084 cases containing six units per case, another 486 cases containing 30 units per case, and 166 individual units. The agency describes the recall as voluntary and initiated by the company rather than mandated by federal regulators. The initial notification to consignees or the public was made by letter. No press release is listed for the recall, and FDA records show no previous update history for the product.
Recall Remains Ongoing Across 29 Listed States
Distribution of the affected tofu extended across a wide portion of the United States. According to the FDA, the product was sent to Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota and Montana.
Distribution also included North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. The FDA listing states that there was no foreign distribution associated with the recall. The recalling company is identified as Hodo Inc., located at 2923 Adeline Street in Oakland, California. FDA records list the matter under Event ID 99616 and categorize the product type as food.
As of the information provided in the federal recall listing, the action remains ongoing. The FDA has not assigned a classification to the recall, and the agency does not list a center classification date or a date on which the recall was terminated. The notice also does not provide a recall number. Its current status therefore remains tied to the voluntary action initiated by Hodo Inc. on August 7 and the affected lots and distribution information recorded by the FDA.
