Multiple recalls for undeclared peanuts in bean paste products

Several Chung Jung One bean paste products have been recalled from NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia due to the presence of undeclared peanuts.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has alerted consumers with peanut allergies to the recalls of the South Korean bean paste products:

• Chung Jung One brand Sunchang Ssamjang Seasoned Bean Paste 200 g, 500 g, 1 kg
• Chung Jung One brand Sunchang Ssamjang Seasoned Bean Paste (Sesame & Garlic) 200 g, 500 g, 1 kg
• Chung Jung One brand Sunchang Ssamjang Seasoned Bean Paste (for grilled meat) 170 g, 450 g, 900 g

“Food enforcement agencies in the states and territories and at the border are continuing to investigate similarly branded bean paste products from the same overseas manufacturer,” FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Mark Booth said.

“Much of the related product has been withdrawn from sale and may be relabelled appropriately, but we are urging consumers who have a peanut allergy or care for someone with a peanut allergy to check whether they have the product in their homes.

“We will continue to update information as soon as it comes to hand from enforcement authorities.”

People who have purchased the recalled product can return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of the product.