Ultimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang Recall for Undeclared Fish Allergen
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JINA F&C is recalling 4,153 units of Ultimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang Aged 3 Years 9 oz. due to a missing anchovy (fish) allergen statement on the label.
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This notice was issued by FDA on August 18, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" 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 - FDA 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.
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What Happened JINA F&C initiated a voluntary recall because the product label's "contains" statement does not include anchovy (fish).
Which Products Are Affected Ultimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang Aged 3 Years 9 oz. Korean Traditional Premium Soybean Paste, UPC: 8 809897 940169. Best by dates: March 28, 2027, June 01, 2027, August 15, 2027, August 25, 2027 and October 15, 2027. No lot codes used. 4,153 units distributed through online sales.
What You Should Do Consumers should check the product label and contact the recalling firm for return or refund information.
Why This Matters The recall addresses a labeling issue that could affect individuals with fish allergies.
Source FDA recall H-1221-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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