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Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste) recalled due to undeclared wheat

Food recall warning

Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste) recalled due to undeclared wheat

Last updated
2026-10-03

Summary

Product
Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste)
Issue
Food - Allergen - Wheat
Food - Allergen - Gluten
What to do

Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive. Do not consume the recalled products if you have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders.

Distribution
Alberta
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
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Affected products

Brand

Product

Size

UPC

Codes

N/A (Korean characters only)

Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste)

170 g

8 801075 012323

All codes where wheat is not declared on the label

N/A (Korean characters only)

Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste)

500 g

8 801075 012316

All codes where wheat is not declared on the label

N/A (Korean characters only)

Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste)

1 kg

8 801075 012620

All codes where wheat is not declared on the label

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because they contain wheat which is not declared on the label.

What you should do

  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction
  • If you have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction
  • Do not serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

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Additional information

Background

This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint.

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.

What is being done

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Details
Original published date: 2026-10-03
Alert / recall type
Food recall warning
Category
Food - Condiments
Companies

Recalling firm: HYMS Trading Ltd.

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Distribution
Alberta
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Recall class
Class 1
Identification number
RA-82728
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
17587
Media and public enquiries

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Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: [email protected]

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Date modified: 2026-10-03
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