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JINA F&C Recalls Wangshin Doenjang Due to Missing Anchovy Allergen Label

JINA F&C recalls Ultimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang because the label fails to list anchovy (fish) as an allergen, posing a risk to those with fish allergies.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #H-1221-2026Food JINA F&C ›

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

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JINA F&C is recalling Ultimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang Aged 3 Years 9 oz. Korean Traditional Premium Soybean Paste because the product label does not include anchovy (fish) in its "contains" statement. This omission poses a risk to consumers with fish allergies who may unknowingly consume the allergen. The recall covers 4,153 units distributed through online sales. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/303212-jina-f-c-recalls-wangshin-doenjang-due-to-missing-anchovy.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/303212-jina-f-c-recalls-wangshin-doenjang-due-to-missing-anchovy · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: FDA #H-1221-2026

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“JINA F&C Recalls Wangshin Doenjang Due to Missing Anchovy Allergen Label.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/303212-jina-f-c-recalls-wangshin-doenjang-due-to-missing-anchovy. Based on FDA recall #H-1221-2026.

The FDA announced on July 1, 2026, that JINA F&C is recalling Ultimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang Aged 3 Years because the label fails to declare anchovy (fish) as an allergen. Consumers should stop consuming the product and contact the company for a refund.

How to tell if you have it

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

The hazard

The product label's allergen statement does not include anchovy (fish), posing a risk to individuals with fish allergies. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Pack'n Fresh Hondashi Seasoning Recall: Missing Fish Allergen Warning (2026-07-09), Booey's Dragon's Breath Sauce Recall: Undeclared Fish and Sesame (2026-03-23), and Recall: Sliced Korean Halibut with Soy Sauce May Contain Undeclared Allergens (2026-07-01).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Ultimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang Aged 3 Years 9 oz. Korean Traditional Premium Soybean Paste with UPC 8 809897 940169. Verify the best-by date on the package, which will be one of the following: March 28, 2027, June 01, 2027, August 15, 2027, August 25, 2027, or October 15, 2027. Ensure the label does not list anchovy in the allergen statement.

Brand
JINA F&C
Product
Ultimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang Aged 3 Years 9 oz. Korean Traditional Premium Soybean Paste UPC: 8 809897 940169
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Your Product Label
Verify that you have the recalled Ultimate Mother's Day Wangshin Doenjang with UPC 8 809897 940169 and one of the listed best-by dates.
Do Not Consume If Allergic
If you have a fish or anchovy allergy, do not eat this product due to the undeclared allergen risk.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 42 days after the firm started it.

Jul 1, 2026Firm started the recall
Aug 5, 2026FDA classified it Class II
Aug 12, 2026Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Aug 18, 2026Added to GovInfoNow

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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How was the product distributed?

The 4,153 units were shipped to a distributor's warehouse and distributed through online sales.

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Link to this recall

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Official source: FDA Recall #H-1221-2026 (July 1, 2026)
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