Ofood Mild Ssamjang Original Seasoned Soybean Paste Recall
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Ofood brand Mild Ssamjang Original Seasoned Soybean Paste is being recalled because peanut is not properly declared on the label.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on September 8, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
Ofood brand Mild Ssamjang Original Seasoned Soybean Paste is being recalled from the marketplace because it contains peanut which is improperly declared on the label.
Which Products Are Affected
- Ofood Mild Ssamjang Original Seasoned Soybean Paste, 170 g, UPC 8 801052 048192, all codes where peanut is not declared on the bilingual label
- Ofood Mild Ssamjang Original Seasoned Soybean Paste, 500 g, UPC 8 801052 048215, all codes where peanut is not declared on the bilingual label
- Ofood Mild Ssamjang Original Seasoned Soybean Paste, 1 kg, UPC 8 801052 048208, all codes where peanut is not declared on the bilingual label
Recalling firms: Lemond Food Corp., Seoul Trading Corp.
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. Do not serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.
Why This Matters
The recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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