Korean Soybean Paste Recalled for Undeclared Fish Allergen
JINA F&C is recalling 4,153 units of Wangshin Doenjang soybean paste because the label does not list anchovy (fish) as an ingredient, posing an allergen risk to consumers with fish allergies.
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: The recall involves mislabeling of a common allergen (fish/anchovy) on a food product, which meets the rubric criterion for High severity (allergen mislabeling on common allergens).
Plain-English summary
JINA F&C is recalling 4,153 units of Ultimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang Aged 3 Years 9 oz. Korean Traditional Premium Soybean Paste (UPC: 8 809897 940169). The product's label allergen 'contains' statement does not include anchovy (fish), even though anchovy is an ingredient in the product.
This omission means that consumers with a fish allergy are not warned that the product contains anchovy, which could lead to an allergic reaction if consumed.
The recalled product has best-by dates of March 28, 2027, June 1, 2027, August 15, 2027, August 25, 2027, and October 15, 2027. No lot codes are used. The product was shipped to a distributor's warehouse and distributed through online sales.
Consumers with a fish allergy should not eat this product. They should contact the place of purchase or JINA F&C to return the product for a full refund. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ultimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang Aged 3 Years 9 oz. Korean Traditional Premium Soybean Paste UPC: 8 809897 940169
- Manufacturer
- JINA F&C
- Category
- Food — Fermented Soybean Paste
- Affected units
- 4,153
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 (6)
- No Lot Codes Used Best by dates: March 28
- 2027
- June 01
- August 15
- August 25
- 2027 and October 15
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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