NuChef Soy Sauce Recall: Undeclared Wheat Hazard
Gasco Industrial recalls NuChef Soy Sauce (1 Gal) due to undeclared wheat. Check lot numbers and expiration dates for affected units sold in Puerto Rico.
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Undeclared wheat in the soy sauce products. Recall started on 6/15/16.
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What happened, in plain English
Gasco Industrial is recalling NuChef brand soy sauce because the label does not declare wheat, an allergen that can cause serious reactions in sensitive individuals. The recall affects 154 units distributed to Puerto Rico and Saint Barthelemy. Consumers should check their product labels against the specific lot numbers listed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23956-nuchef-soy-sauce-recall-undeclared-wheat-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23956-nuchef-soy-sauce-recall-undeclared-wheat-hazard · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2139-2016
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“NuChef Soy Sauce Recall: Undeclared Wheat Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23956-nuchef-soy-sauce-recall-undeclared-wheat-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-2139-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2139-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The soy sauce contains wheat, which is not listed on the ingredient label. For people with wheat allergies or celiac disease, ingesting even small amounts of undeclared wheat can trigger severe health reactions ranging from hives and swelling to difficulty breathing or gastrointestinal distress.
Who’s affected
Individuals with wheat allergies or celiac disease who purchased NuChef Soy Sauce in Puerto Rico or Saint Barthelemy between April and September 2017. Anyone consuming the product without knowing it contains undeclared wheat is at risk of an allergic reaction.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for NuChef Soy Sauce in 1-gallon (128 fl. oz.) containers. Check the label for lots #15091601 (exp. 9/16/17), #15072801 (exp. 7/28/17), or #15042301 (exp. 4/23/17). The label will also list P.O. Box 10718, San Juan PR as the contact and state 'Packed for Northwestern Selecta'.
- Brand
NuChef- Category
Food
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Puerto Rico and Saint Berthelemy
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-2137-2016 | Label reads in part as: "BELCA***Soy Sauce***HECHO EN PUERTO RICO (Made in Puerto Rico)***Contenido Neto (Net Content): Un Gal¿n (one gallon)***128 fl. oz***DISTRIBUIDO POR (Distributed by): MISTER PRICE INC. SAN JUAN, PR 00936".; Lots #16011901 (exp. 1/18-18), 15091601 (exp. 9/16/17), 15072801 (exp. 7/28/17), 15042301 (exp. 4/23/17) | 1146 units |
| F-2138-2016 | Label reads in part as: "Gasc¿ QUALITY BRAND***Salsa Soya (Soy Sauce)***Contenido Neto (Net Content): 1 Gal¿n (1 Gallon) (3.79 L)***GASCO INDUSTRIAL CORP. P.O. BOX 1360 GURABO, P.R. 00778 TEL. (787) 737-4000".; Lots # 16051201 (exp.5/11/18), 16021501 (exp. 2/2/18), 15102901 (exp. 10/29/17), 15082601 (exp. 8/26/17), 15072801 (exp. 7/28/17), 15042301(exp. 4/23/17), 14120901 (exp. 12/9/16), and 14070801 (exp. 7/8/16) | 3079 units |
| F-2139-2016 | Label reads in part as: "NuChef Soy Sauce***Contenido Neto (Net Content): 1 Gal¿n (1 Gallon) (128 fl. oz.)***P.O. Box 10718, San Juan PR 00922-0712 Tel. (787) 781-7950 Packed for Northwestern Selecta Made in USA***".; Lots # 15091601 (exp. 9/16/17), 15072801 (exp. 7/28/17), 15042301 (exp. 4/23/17) | 154 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Your Label
Verify if your NuChef Soy Sauce matches one of the recalled lot numbers: 15091601, 15072801, or 15042301.
Stop Consumption
Do not consume the product if it matches the recalled lots due to the risk of undeclared wheat exposure.
Contact Manufacturer
Call (787) 781-7950 for more information regarding the recall and potential remedies.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Puerto Rico.
FDA distribution: “Puerto Rico and Saint Berthelemy” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Puerto Rico.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.3 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact NuChef
We’ve drafted a message you can send NuChef to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2139-2016 — NuChef Soy Sauce Recall: Undeclared Wheat Hazard Hello, I own a NuChef Soy Sauce Recall: Undeclared Wheat Hazard that is covered by recall F-2139-2016 from NuChef. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-2139-2016 (June 15, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2139-2016 to see it in context.
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