• 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Mulan Dumplin…
Recalled by an unnamed company
Meat & poultry recall
Recalled product
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
The recalling company has recalled • 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Mulan Dumplin…, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on July 15, 2023 and was initiated on July 15, 2023. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the USDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers • 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Mulan Dumplin…, with approximately 3,060 lbs recovered affected. The company behind the recall is The recalling company, based in Nationwide. The USDA describes the product as: “• 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Mulan Dumpling Pork & Cabbage Dumplings”.; • 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Mulan Dumpling Shrimp & Chives Dumplings” containing pork. ; • 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 piec…”
Why was • 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Mulan Dumplin… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Produced Without Benefit of Inspection. EDITOR'S NOTE: August 4, 2023 – Details of this recall were updated to expand the distribution of the product from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. to retailers nationwide. Additionally, the dates the frozen dumpling products were produced have been e….” In plain terms, this recall relates to foreign material.
A foreign material recall means that pieces of something which should not be in food — such as metal, plastic, or glass — may be present. These can pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Recalls like these are issued to remove the affected product before anyone is hurt.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought • 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Mulan Dumplin…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official USDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact The recalling company or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in Nationwide. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public USDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the USDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Status
- Completed
- Date reported
- July 15, 2023
- Recall started
- July 15, 2023
- Distributed in
- Nationwide
Produced Without Benefit of Inspection. EDITOR'S NOTE: August 4, 2023 – Details of this recall were updated to expand the distribution of the product from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. to retailers nationwide. Additionally, the dates the frozen dumpling products were produced have been extended from between February 20 and June 26, 2023, to various dates prior to June 26, 2023.Show full text ▾
Produced Without Benefit of Inspection. EDITOR'S NOTE: August 4, 2023 – Details of this recall were updated to expand the distribution of the product from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. to retailers nationwide. Additionally, the dates the frozen dumpling products were produced have been extended from between February 20 and June 26, 2023, to various dates prior to June 26, 2023. EDITOR’S NOTE: July 27, 2023 - Details of this recall were updated to include an increase of 21,314 pounds to the original 1,560 pounds for a total of 22,874 pounds of product subject to recall. WASHINGTON, July 15, 2023 – Mulan Dumpling, LLC, a Hyattsville, Md. establishment, is recalling approximately 22,874 pounds of frozen meat and poultry dumpling products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Several types of frozen dumpling products were produced between February 20 and June 26, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [ view labels ]: 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Mulan Dumpling Pork & Cabbage Dumplings”. 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Mulan Dumpling Curry Seasoned Chicken Dumplings”. 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Mulan Dumpling Shrimp & Chives Dumplings” containing pork. Although the products subject to recall bear the USDA mark of inspection, they were produced in an establishment without a federal grant of inspection. These items were shipped to retail grocery store locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The problem was discovered when FSIS received a referral from the Maryland Department of Health and observed that the meat and poultry dumpling products were produced and sold by an establishment that was not inspected by FSIS. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Kristy Lam, Owner, Mulan Dumpling, LLC, at 202-813-0595 or info@mulandumpling.com. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov . For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ .What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was • 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Mulan Dumplin… recalled?+
According to the USDA: Produced Without Benefit of Inspection.
How serious is this recall?+
Class I — most serious. There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
What should I do if I have • 8-oz. plastic bag packages containing 10 pieces of “Mulan Dumplin…?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) data for this recall.
Recall number: USDA-031-2023. Information last synced from the FDA on July 5, 2026.