FDA-Food2026-08-12Class IIALLERGEN
JINA F&C Wangshin Doenjang soybean paste recalled for undeclared fish allergen
What this means
JINA F&C's Ultimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang (a Korean soybean paste) was sold without listing anchovy (fish) on the allergen label, even though the product contains it. This poses a risk to people with fish allergies. The product was distributed online with best-by dates ranging from March 2027 to October 2027.
- Check your pantry for JINA F&C Wangshin Doenjang with UPC 8 809897 940169 and a best-by date of March 28, June 1, August 15, August 25, or October 15, 2027.
- If you or someone in your household has a fish allergy, do not consume this product.
- Return the product to the retailer for a refund, or discard it.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Product label allergen "contains" statement does not include anchovy(fish)
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Product is shipped to a distributor's warehouse and distributed through online sales.
Affected count
4,153 units
Manufactured in
792 Cheongang-Ro, Gangdong-Myeon, Gyeongju, Korea (the Republic of)
Products
Ultimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang Aged 3 Years 9 oz. Korean Traditional Premium Soybean Paste UPC: 8 809897 940169
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-1221-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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