The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published a recall notice for a popular cooking ingredient, which is being pulled from the marketplace due to allergen concerns.
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Gochujang Recall in Canada
The recall is concerned with Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste), which was sold in B.C., Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
According to the notice, “the affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because they contain wheat which is not declared on the label.”
Those with celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders are asked to not consume the recalled products as they may cause serious or life-threatening reactions. As a Class I recall, “there is a high risk that consuming the food may lead to serious health problems or death.”
What to Do
If you own the recalled product, the CFIA recommends you either throw it out or return it to the location where it was purchased.
You can find the product information below:
- Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste) (170 g)
- UPC: 8 801075 012323
- Codes: All codes where wheat is not declared on the label
- Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste) (500 g)
- UPC: 8 801075 012316
- Codes: All codes where wheat is not declared on the label
- Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste) (1 kg)
- UPC: 8 801075 012620
- Codes: All codes where wheat is not declared on the label
For more information, you can visit the recall notice here.
