Sunchang Ssamjang Sesame and Garlic Bean Paste Recalled for Peanut Mislabeling
Daesang America is recalling Sunchang Ssamjang bean paste because the English label omits peanut powder, a major allergen listed in Korean.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Sesame and Garlic Flavored Mixed Soy Bean Paste contains peanut powder which is included in the Korean ingredient listing but not the English ingredient listing."
Plain-English summary
Daesang America, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Sunchang Ssamjang Sesame and Garlic Seasoned Bean Paste, 500 g (17.64 oz), UPC 880152435671. The recall is due to a labeling error: the product contains peanut powder, which is listed in the Korean ingredient statement but omitted from the English ingredient statement.
The recalled product was distributed nationwide from June 2012 to February 2013. A total of 1,070 cartons were distributed. All expiration dates are affected.
Consumers with peanut allergies should not consume the product. Individuals who have purchased the product should check their pantry for the specific UPC and contact Daesang America, Inc. at (201) 488-4010 for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sunchang Ssamjang Sesame and Garlic Seasoned Bean Paste 500 g - Net Wt. 17.64 oz., UPC Code 880152435671 Distributed by: Daesang America, Inc. Hackensack, NJ 07601 TEL: (201) 488-4010 Product of Korea
- Manufacturer
- Daesang America Inc
- Category
- Food — Condiments / Sauces
- Affected units
- 1,070
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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