The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1079-2022·Announced 2022-06-01

Spicy Chicken Sauce recalled due to undeclared wheat allergen

Joonsung Trading Inc is recalling Spicy Chicken Sauce in 1/2 gallon plastic jugs because the product contains wheat but the label does not declare it. This poses a serious risk to consumers with wheat allergies.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification with undeclared wheat allergen. This is a serious allergen mislabeling issue that poses significant risk to consumers with wheat allergies.

Plain-English summary

Joonsung Trading Inc is recalling Spicy Chicken Sauce packaged in 1/2 gallon plastic jugs due to the presence of undeclared wheat. The label declares Hot Bean Paste and other ingredients but fails to disclose the presence of wheat, which is a major food allergen.

The affected product was distributed in Oregon and Washington. Consumers who have purchased this product with a date code prior to April 14, 2022 should not consume it if they have a wheat allergy or sensitivity.

Consumers are advised to discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone who consumed this product and believes they may have been harmed should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Spicy Chicken Sauce packaged in 1/2 gallon plastic jug. Label read in parts "Ingredient: Soy sauce (Gluten free), Sugar, Korean hot bean paste, Garlic powder, Ginger powder, Mirin, Korean hot pepper, Sambal hot sauce"
Manufacturer
Joonsung Trading Inc
Category
Food — Sauce
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)

  • The product with a date prior to APR 14 2022 is recalled.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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