The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0004-2019·Announced 2018-09-19

Fuzhou Fish Balls Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

H & C Food Inc. is recalling Fuzhou Fish Balls because they contain undeclared egg, crustacean, and pork.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a serious health hazard. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 5.

Plain-English summary

H & C Food Inc. is recalling Fuzhou Fish Balls packaged in blue and white bags. The product is available in two sizes: 14 OZ (400g) with UPC 6 953640 05000 and 4.5 lbs. (2043g) with UPC 6 953640 050017. The product is labeled "Keep Frozen" and is not coded.

The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared allergens: egg, crustacean, and pork. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with allergies to these ingredients.

The product was distributed in New York (NY). Consumers should check their freezers for this product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Fuzhou Fish Balls, packaged in a blue and white package bag, in two sizes: Net WT: 14 OZ (400g), UPC: 6 953640 05000 and Net WT:4.5 lbs. (2043g), UPC: 6 953640 050017. Keep Frozen.
Manufacturer
H & C Food Inc.

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Product is not coded.

Distribution

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Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by H & C Food Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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