CFIA Recalls Sunchanggung 990 Ssamjang Over Undeclared Sesame

Sesame that is missing from a food label can cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in people who are allergic. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says HYMS Trading Ltd. is recalling Sunchanggung 990 Ssamjang (Seasoned Soybean Paste) in the 170 g size. Anyone allergic or sensitive to sesame should not eat it.

This Sunchanggung 990 Ssamjang recall was posted on 2026-10-29 as a Class 1 food recall warning, recall number RA-82883.

Recalled Products at a Glance

The CFIA notice lists a single product. The brand name appears in Korean characters only on the package, so look for the product name and size.

• Product: Sunchanggung 990 Ssamjang (Seasoned Soybean Paste)
• Size: 170 g
• UPC: 8 801039 008478
• Codes: all codes where sesame is not declared on the label
• Category: condiments

The notice does not give a lot number, a best-before date or a number of units sold.

What Triggered the Recall

The paste contains sesame, but the label does not say so. Health Canada and the CFIA treat sesame as a priority allergen, and an unlabelled ingredient leaves allergic shoppers with no way to spot the danger.

The CFIA says the company triggered the recall. The agency reports no reactions linked to the product so far.

Who Should Be Concerned

The notice lists distribution in Alberta and British Columbia. It does not name stores, and it does not say whether the product was sold online.

People with a sesame allergy or sensitivity face the greatest risk. So do households that buy Korean condiments for family members who may not read the label closely. The warning is aimed at the general public.

If you bought the paste outside those two provinces, the notice does not address that case.

What Consumers Need to Do Now

• Check your kitchen and pantry for the 170 g Sunchanggung 990 Ssamjang jar or package and compare the UPC.
• Do not eat it if you are allergic or sensitive to sesame.
• Do not serve, use, sell or distribute the product.
• Throw it out, or return it to the place where you bought it.

The CFIA’s public enquiries line is 1-613-773-2342, from within Canada or abroad. Email is information@inspection.gc.ca. Media can call 613-773-6600 or write to cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has anyone been made ill?

The CFIA says there have been no reported reactions associated with eating this product.

Will a refund be offered?

The notice does not mention a refund. It says consumers can discard the product or return it to the store where they bought it.

Could more products be recalled?

Yes. The CFIA says its food safety investigation may lead to the recall of other products. The related recalls list on the page includes Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste), recalled due to undeclared wheat.

From the Agency

The CFIA says it is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace. The agency says people who are allergic or sensitive should not eat it, because it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.