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Samyang Foods recalls Samyang Buldak Extremely Spicy Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce Hot Chili… and 2 more: allergen risk

February 3, 2021 · Samyang Foods Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallUndeclared allergens of egg, milk, and wheat

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Samyang Foods
Location
Seoul
Reported by FDA
February 3, 2021
Recall started
January 14, 2021
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Supplements and infant formula
Reason type
Undeclared allergens

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Samyang Buldak Extremely Spicy Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce Hot Chili Sauce Net Wt. 200 g (7.05 oz) Product of Korea UPC: 8 801073 411395 Ingredients: Water, Artificial chicken flavor powder (artificial flavor, dextrin, sugar, red pepper powder, yeast powder, chili pepper powder, modified potato starch, egg, curry powder [turmeric powder, dextrin, salt, milk]), Corn syrup, Artificial flavor, Soy sauce (soy, water, salt, wheat, high fructose corn syrup), Soybean oil, Onion, Garlic, Decolorized chili extract, Paprika extract, Lactobacillus fermented powder, Green tea flavor oil (water, polyglycerin fatty acid ester, tea catechin, dextrin) Allergen: Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat (Missing allergens declared from the label: egg, milk, and wheat) Manufactured by: Samyang Foods Co. Ltd. Seoul, Korea
    Quantity: 8,430 boxes (210,750 bottles)
    Codes: Expiration date : prior to 8/31/2021
  • Samyang Buldak Carbonara Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce Hot Chili Sauce Net Wt. 200 g (7.05 oz) Product of Korea UPC: 8 801073 411432 Ingredients: Mixed milk powder (sugar, whole milk powder, butter powder, artificial flavor, red pepper powder, egg), Water, Corn syrup, Soy sauce (soybean, water, salt, wheat, high fructose corn syrup), Artificial flavor, Butter flavor sauce (milk fat, water, milk solid, sugar, corn syrup, whey, salt), Garlic, Soybean oil, Cheese sauce (artificial flavor, dextrin, water, cheese [milk, cheese cultures, enzyme], milk), Decolorized chili extract, Onion, Paprika extract, Lactobacillus fermented powder, Green tea flavor oil (water, polyglycerin fatty acid ester, Tea catechin, Dextrin) Allergen: Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat (Missing allergens declared from the label: egg and wheat) Manufactured by: Samyang Foods Co. Ltd. Seoul, Korea
    Quantity: 6,300 boxes (157,500 bottles)
    Codes: Expiration date : prior to 8/31/2021
  • Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce Hot Chili Sauce Net Wt. 200 g (7.05 oz) Product of Korea UPC: 8 801073 411388 Ingredients: Water, Artificial chicken flavor powder (artificial flavor, dextrin, sugar, red pepper powder, yeast powder, chili pepper powder, modified potato starch, egg, curry powder [turmeric powder, dextrin, salt, milk]), Corn syrup, Artificial flavor, Soy sauce (soy, water, salt, wheat, high fructose corn syrup), Soybean oil, Onion, Garlic, Decolorized chili extract, Paprika extract, Lactobacillus fermented powder, Green tea flavor oil (water, polyglycerin fatty acid ester, tea catechin, dextrin) Allergen: Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat (Missing allergens declared from the label: egg, milk, and wheat) Manufactured by: Samyang Foods Co. Ltd. Seoul, Korea
    Quantity: 10,150 boxes (253,750 bottles)
    Codes: Expiration date : prior to 8/31/2021

Where it was distributed

NJ, WA, CA, MD, NY

What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Samyang Foods recalled 3 products, including Samyang Buldak Extremely Spicy Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce Hot Chili Sauce Net Wt. 200 g (7.05 oz) Product of Korea UPC: 8 801073 411395….

Why was it recalled?

Undeclared allergens of egg, milk, and wheat

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

NJ, WA, CA, MD, NY

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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