More than 10,000 cases of Hodo Lightly Fried Chili Crisp Tofu have been voluntarily recalled over concerns that packaging ink migrated into the product. Here is what to check in your fridge.

Beginning Aug. 7, 2026, more than 10,000 cases of Oakland, California, tofu brand Hodo’s products have been voluntarily recalled for a manufacturing defect that may have introduced printer ink to the brand’s Chili Crisp Lightly Fried Tofu. 

“Printing ink from the product packaging may have migrated into the product,” Hodo said in a statement published Aug. 31. “The recalled product was distributed to wholesale distributors, retail locations, and directly to consumers in the following states from January 16, 2026 to July 16, 2026.” 

No illnesses or health issues have been reported in connection with this recall.

Which Hodo tofu products are recalled?

This recall applies exclusively to one product: 
•    Hodo Lightly Fried Chili Crisp Tofu (8 oz, printed film packaging)
•    UPC: 850565007842

No other Hodo products or tofu varieties are impacted by this recall.

States where recalled Hodo tofu was sold

The affected products were sold in 29 states through wholesale distributors, retail stores (including Target, Whole Foods, and local grocery stores), and directly to consumers in these 29 states: 

• Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Affected lot codes and manufacturing dates

Lot codes, best-by dates, and manufacturing dates implicated in this recall are below.

Check the top left side of the packaging to locate the lot code on Hodo tofu products. If your Hodo Chili Crisp Lightly Fried Tofu lot code matches any of those in the table above, it is part of the recall.

What to do if you have recalled Hodo tofu in your fridge

Do not eat any products subject to recall. 

• Refund: You may return any affected products to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. 
• Voucher or coupon: Customers may request a voucher or coupon on the Hodo Foods website.
• Questions: Contact Hodo Customer Support at 1-888-751-4515.

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