Health Canada is warning people with wheat allergies or celiac disease not to consume recalled Taeyangcho Gochujang products.
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Health Canada has issued a recall affecting Taeyangcho Gochujang hot pepper paste in Canada after undeclared wheat was identified in the product.
The recall notice, dated Oct. 3, advises consumers with a wheat allergy or those with celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders not to eat the recalled items. The brand is listed as “N/A” in the notice because the label shows Korean characters only.
The recalled products include three sizes, identified by the following barcodes: 170 g — 8801075012323, 500 g — 8801075012316, and 1 kg — 8801075012620. Health Canada says the products were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
Health Canada says the recall was triggered by a customer complaint, and that there have been no reported reactions related to consumption of the recalled products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation and the recall could expand to other products.
People with questions can contact the CFIA by phone at 1-613-773-2342 or by email.
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