CLASS II Food recall · Reported 3 Feb 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report

Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce Hot Chili Sauce recalled

Samyang Foods is recalling Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce Hot Chili Sauce, distributed in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Washington. The recall was initiated on 14 Jan 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesExpiration date : prior to 8/31/2021

Quantity recalled10,150 boxes (253,750 bottles)

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0239-2021
FDA event ID: 87162
Recalling firm: Samyang Foods, Seoul
Brand: Samyang Buldak
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 14 Jan 2021
FDA classified: 27 Jan 2021
Reported: 3 Feb 2021
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Undeclared Egg
Product category: Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

14 Jan 2021	Recall initiated by company
27 Jan 2021	Classified by FDA	+13 days
3 Feb 2021	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Undeclared allergens of egg, milk, and wheat

Product as listed by the FDA

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

Where it was distributed

NJ, WA, CA, MD, NY

California Maryland New Jersey New York Washington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Undeclared allergens of egg, milk, and wheat

Which lots are affected?

Expiration date : prior to 8/31/2021

Where was it sold?

NJ, WA, CA, MD, NY

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

2 other products · FDA event 87162

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Samyang Buldak Extremely Spicy Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce Hot recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
3 Feb 2021	CLASS II	Samyang Buldak Extremely Spicy Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce Hot recalledSamyang Buldak	Samyang Foods	Undeclared Egg	5 states
3 Feb 2021	CLASS II	Samyang Buldak Carbonara Hot Chicken Flavor Sauce Hot Chili Sauce recalledSamyang Buldak	Samyang Foods	Undeclared Wheat & Gluten	5 states

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