This Brand Just Recalled 10,000 Cases of Tofu From 29 States. Is Yours Affected?

Tofu is a fridge staple for many plant-based eaters, but if Hodo is your go-to brand, you may want to check your package. More than 10,000 cases of the popular tofu have been recalled over potential contamination with ink.

The recall affects Hodo’s Chili Crisp Lightly Fried Tofu, an eight-ounce product that comes lightly fried and seasoned with chili crisp. Hodo Inc., the Oakland, CA-based company behind the tofu, initiated the recall on August 7, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The affected tofu was distributed across 29 states, including California, New York, and New Jersey. The recall covers specific lot numbers and best-by dates ranging from May 15 through November 7, 2026, so not every package of Hodo Chili Crisp Lightly Fried Tofu is part of the recall.

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Where was the recalled tofu sold?

The recalled tofu was distributed in the following states:

• Arizona

• California

• Colorado

• Connecticut

• Florida

• Georgia

• Illinois

• Indiana

• Kentucky

• Louisiana

• Maryland

• Massachusetts

• Michigan

• Minnesota

• Montana

• New Hampshire

• New Jersey

• New York

• North Carolina

• Ohio

• Oklahoma

• Oregon

• Pennsylvania

• Rhode Island

• South Carolina

• Texas

• Virginia

• Washington

• Wisconsin

Which Hodo tofu Is recalled?

The recall is limited to Hodo Chili Crisp Lightly Fried Tofu, sold in eight-ounce packages with UPC 850565007842.

Consumers should check their packages for one of the following lot numbers:

• 260114

• 260114A

• 260122

• 260128

• 260205

• 260213

• 260213A

• 260219

• 260219A

• 260220

• 260226

• 260305

• 260312

• 260319

• 260326

• 260402

• 260423

• 260521

• 260611

• 260625

• 260709

The affected products have best-by dates ranging from May 15 through November 7, 2026. The FDA says the products may have been contaminated with ink. The recall has not yet received a classification from the agency.

What to do if you have the recalled tofu

If you have Hodo Chili Crisp Lightly Fried Tofu in your refrigerator, check the lot number and best-by date against the recall information. If your package is affected, don’t eat it. The FDA has not provided specific consumer instructions, but the safest move is to discard the product or return it to the store where it was purchased.

For the complete list of affected products, lot numbers, and dates, see the FDA recall notice.