Seeking to prevent life-threatening risks, the FDA has announced a Class I recall of Wangzhihe Hot Pot Sauce due to undeclared allergens.
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This major recall affects several varieties of the sauce threatening the safety of consumers with specific allergies.
The allergens—peanut, soy, sesame, and wheat—were not disclosed, posing serious health risks.
Liaoning Cheng Da USA Inc. voluntarily initiated the recall of both regular and spicy hot pot sauces due to these potentially life-threatening undisclosed allergens.
The recall covers 3,650 cases distributed solely in California at popular retailers like 99 Ranch Market, Hawaii Supermarket, and Great Wall Supermarket.
Although no illnesses have been reported yet, the FDA urges affected customers to return the sauce for a full refund.
The recall involves 160g (5.64 oz) plastic containers with UPC numbers 6907592001375 and 6907592001382.
Consumers should check these numbers alongside lot numbers: 2023/12/20, 2024/1/31, 2024/4/15, and 2024/10/18.
The urgency of the recall is underscored by the allergen dangers highlighted by medical professionals.
Dr. Sebastian Linghvani noted, “The difference between someone who is allergic and someone who’s not, really, at its core is that an allergic individual can come across something as innocuous as a small amount of the food, egg, peanut, milk, and ingest it.”
The mistake was identified upon finding the allergens missing from the product labels, a critical error in a nation increasingly concerned with food safety transparency. ”
Consumer trust is the foundation of any successful food product, and that trust depends on transparency and strict quality control. This recall highlights how even a minor labeling mistake can pose serious risks to consumer safety,” Eran Mizrahi, CEO of Source86, explained.
Allergic reactions can be sudden and severe, underscoring the necessity of proper labeling and accountability in the food industry.
Dr. Linghvani stated, “And these reactions can really start off very, very quickly and just escalate. And so you can go from zero to 60 in a very short period of time.”
The FDA’s oversight in this voluntary recall stresses the ongoing need for rigorous quality control measures in food production.
Consumers with any of these suspected allergen sensitivities are advised to avoid the sauce and return any affected products immediately.
Highlighting ongoing concerns, similar recalls have brought attention to how critical accurate food labeling continues to be within the industry.
For more information, consumers can contact the company at 626-285-2887.
The best-before date listed on affected products, which were sold in California, is July 2, 2026, so there’s a risk this product might still be out there for some time without rigorous consumer attention.
Liaoning Cheng Da USA Inc. recalls Wangzhihe Hot Pot Sauce due to undeclared allergens – peanut, sesame, soy, and wheat. Learn more: https://t.co/DGXOeJ3bAL
— California Department of Public Health (@CAPublicHealth) March 13, 2025
