CFIA recalls Sunchanggung 990 Ssamjang for undeclared sesame in Alberta and B.C.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall warning for Sunchanggung 990 Ssamjang (Seasoned Soybean Paste) because the product contains sesame that is not declared on the label. The recall applies to products distributed in Alberta and British Columbia, and the notice was last updated Oct. 29, 2026.
The agency warns that people who are allergic or sensitive to sesame could have a serious or life-threatening reaction if they eat the recalled product.
The affected product is Sunchanggung 990 Ssamjang (Seasoned Soybean Paste) sold in a 170 g package. The UPC is 8 801039 008478, and the recall covers “all codes where sesame is not declared on the label.”
HYMS Trading Ltd. is listed as the recalling firm. The recall was triggered by the company, according to the CFIA’s recall notice.
No reactions have been reported as of Oct. 29, 2026, the CFIA notice says.
The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. The agency is also verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
The CFIA lists the recall as Class 1 under identification number RA-82883. The original published date for the warning is Oct. 29, 2026.