Sunchanggung 990 Ssamjang, or seasoned soybean paste, is being recalled in Canada bemused it contains sesame seeds, one of the major food allergens in that country. Anyone who is allergic to sesame could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is HYMS Trading Ltd.
This item was sold at the retail level in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. The recalled product is Sunchanggung 990 Ssamjang (Seasoned Soybean Paste) that is packaged in 170 gram plastic containers with a green lid. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 8 801039 008478. All codes where sesame is not declared on the label are included in this recall. You can see more pictures of the recalled product at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency web site.
If you purchased this product and are allergic to or sensitive to sesame, do not eat it. You can throw it away in a secure trash can with a tight fitting lid, after first double bagging or wrapping it so other people can’t see it, or you can take it back to the store where you bought it for a full refund.
