Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste) Recall (October 2026)

What was recalled

Brand

Product

Size

UPC

Codes

N/A (Korean characters only)

Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste)

170 g

8 801075 012323

All codes where wheat is not declared on the label

N/A (Korean characters only)

Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste)

500 g

8 801075 012316

All codes where wheat is not declared on the label

N/A (Korean characters only)

Taeyangcho Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste)

1 kg

8 801075 012620

All codes where wheat is not declared on the label

Why it was recalled

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace because they contain wheat which is not declared on the label.

What to do

• Check to see if you have recalled products
• Do not consume recalled products to which you are allergic or sensitive as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction
• If you have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders, do not consume the recalled products as they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction
• Do not serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products
• Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Learn more:

• Learn more about common food allergies
• Sign up for recall notifications by email and follow us on social media
• View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
• Report a food safety or labelling concern

Background

This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint.

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.

Source: the official Canadian recall notice, published 2026-10-03. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.