Badamyeongga Twice-Roasted Gimbap Seaweed with a packaging date of July 14, 2026, and a net weight of 70 g is included in a recall because its cadmium level exceeded the applicable limit. Testing detected 0.5 mg of cadmium per kilogram, above the permitted maximum of 0.3 mg/kg. If you have this product, do not eat it. Return it to the place where you purchased it.
Which gimbap seaweed product is subject to the recall?
The recalled product is Badamyeongga Twice-Roasted Gimbap Seaweed, repackaged and sold by Haepung Susan Co., Ltd. Do not rely on the product name alone. Check both the date and the weight printed on the package.
| Check item | Recall details |
|---|---|
| Product name | Badamyeongga Twice-Roasted Gimbap Seaweed |
| Number of sheets | 30 sheets |
| Net weight | 70 g |
| Packaging date | July 14, 2026 |
| Food category | Processed seaweed (seasoned or roasted seaweed) |
| Repackager and seller | Haepung Susan Co., Ltd. |
Pay particular attention to the date. The recall notice lists July 14, 2026, as the manufacturing date, but the actual product displays this date as its packaging date.
Even if the product name matches, you cannot conclude that an item is subject to the recall based on this information alone if its weight or date differs. Conversely, if the date and weight printed on the package match the recall details, stop eating the product and arrange a return.
How much did the cadmium level exceed the limit?
Testing found a cadmium concentration of 0.5 mg/kg. Compared with the applicable limit of no more than 0.3 mg/kg, this is an excess of 0.2 mg/kg.
Calculation: (0.5 − 0.3) ÷ 0.3 × 100 = approximately 66.7% above the limit.
This percentage is a numerical comparison between the test result and the applicable limit. It cannot, by itself, determine the health effects on an individual who consumed the product.
The total quantity identified for recall was 46.2 kg, equivalent to 660 packages weighing 70 g each. This is not a blanket recall of all processed seaweed products. Consumers should identify the affected product by checking its specific packaging details.
How should you return seaweed you have at home?
If you have a product that may be subject to the recall, follow these steps:
1. Check the package: Match the product name, the packaging date of July 14, 2026, and the net weight of 70 g.
2. Stop consumption: If all details match, do not eat the product, regardless of whether the package has been opened.
3. Contact the seller: Tell the store or online retailer where you purchased it that the product is subject to a recall, and ask how to return it.
4. Contact the reporting service if necessary: To report suspected food-related violations in South Korea, you can call the food safety reporting hotline at 1399 or use the food safety information app *Naeson-an* (literally, “In My Hand”).
If you no longer have the receipt or have already opened the package, check the specific return requirements with the seller. The official guidance asks consumers who purchased the affected product to stop eating it and return it to the place of purchase.
What should you do if you have already eaten it?
Having eaten the product does not automatically mean that you have suffered adverse health effects. However, if it matches the recalled product, do not consume any remaining seaweed. Consider how much you ate, when you ate it, and whether you currently have any symptoms. Consult a healthcare professional if necessary.
If you still have the packaging or some of the seaweed, keep it so that the product name and date can be identified. If you experience unusual symptoms, contact a healthcare provider rather than limiting your response to checking the recall notice.
When checking the gimbap seaweed at home, compare all three details—not just the brand name: product name, packaging date, and net weight. If all three match the recall information, stop consuming the product and return it to the seller.
