The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0802-2025·Announced 2025-05-21

Beijing Soybean Paste recalled for undeclared wheat allergen

May Flower International Inc is recalling Beijing Soybean Paste due to undeclared wheat. The product may cause allergic reactions in consumers with wheat sensitivities.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Wheat is a common allergen; undeclared presence in a food product poses direct risk to allergic consumers. FDA Class II classification with allergen mislabeling on a major allergen meets High severity criteria. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Beijing Soybean Paste packaged in 8.82 ounce/250g red and white packages is being recalled. The product, manufactured by May Flower International Inc with UPC 6917799000385, contains undeclared wheat that is not listed on the product label.

Wheat is a major allergen and can cause allergic reactions in susceptible consumers. The product was distributed across twelve states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. A total of 25 cases were distributed.

Consumers with wheat allergies should not consume this product. Those who have purchased this product should dispose of it or return it to the retailer where it was purchased.

The recalled product

Product
Beijing Soybean Paste, packaged in 8.82 ounce/250g red and white packages; Ingredients Soybean, Flour, Salt, Water, Potassium Sorbate; UPC: 6917799000385
Manufacturer
May Flower International Inc
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat
  • mis-labeling

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • No additional codes.

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • ID
  • IL
  • KS
  • KY
  • MO
  • NY
  • OK
  • TN
  • TX
  • WI