Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Jina F&c Ultimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang Aged 3 Years 9 oz. Korean recall: Product label allergen "contains" statement does not include anchovy(fish)

Recall published 2 months ago

Product label allergen "contains" statement does not include anchovy(fish)

The hazard: Undeclared allergen or ingredient

This is a labelling recall rather than a contamination one: something that must be declared is in the product and is not on the label.

What the notice says: Product label allergen "contains" statement does not include anchovy(fish)

Why it matters: An ingredient that U.S. law requires to be declared is present but missing from the label. People who avoid that ingredient cannot make a safe choice from the packaging.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-1221-2026
Published
August 12, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Jina F&c
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
4,153 units
Made in
Korea (the Republic of)
Lot / code info
No Lot Codes Used Best by dates: March 28, 2027, June 01, 2027, August 15, 2027, August 25, 2027 and October 15, 2027
UPC codes
8809897940169

Products covered by this recall

Ultimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang Aged 3 Years 9 oz. Korean Traditional Premium Soybean Paste UPC: 8 809897 940169

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 8809897940169

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 9 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Allergen

Jina F&c — This is a labelling recall rather than a contamination one: something that must be declared is in the product and is not on the label.

  1. Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.
  2. If someone does avoid it, stop serving it and check anything already cooked with it.
  3. Warn anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including schools and childminders.
  4. Report any reaction to the FDA so it is recorded against this recall.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Company contact: JINA F&C — 792 Cheongang-Ro, Gyeongju

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Jina F&c other food products recalled?

Product label allergen "contains" statement does not include anchovy(fish) Product label allergen "contains" statement does not include anchovy(fish)

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 8809897940169. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.

Can I get my money back?

Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.

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