Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste) recalled due to undeclared wheat
Summary
Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive. Do not consume the recalled products if you have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders.
Affected products
Brand |
Product |
Size |
UPC |
Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
N/A (Korean characters only) |
Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste) |
170 g |
8 801075 012323 |
All codes where wheat is not declared on the label |
N/A (Korean characters only) |
Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste) |
500 g |
8 801075 012316 |
All codes where wheat is not declared on the label |
N/A (Korean characters only) |
Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste) |
1 kg |
8 801075 012620 |
All codes where wheat is not declared on the label |
Issue
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because they contain wheat which is not declared on the label.
What you should do
- Check to see if you have recalled products
- Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction
- If you have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction
- Do not serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products
- Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
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Additional information
Background
This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint.
There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.
What is being done
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
Details
Recalling firm: HYMS Trading Ltd.
Media and public enquiries
Public enquiries
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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