The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0012-2020·Announced 2019-10-09

Espinaler Razor Clams Recalled Due to Unknown Object in Tin

YTM, Inc. is recalling Espinaler Razor Clams because an unknown object was found in a tin. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot code.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves an unknown object in a food product. No specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

YTM, Inc. DBA A Priori Specialty Foods is recalling 389 units of Espinaler Razor Clams (Trimmed) 4/6 Classic Line. The product is sold in 120 g aluminum tins in paper cartons. The recall was initiated because an unknown object was found in a tin.

The affected product is identified by the lot code N4R-LE7R printed on the tin and/or E7R MM/YYYY printed on the box. The EAN code is 8427230010494. The product was manufactured by Ca l Espinaler SL in Barcelona, Spain. Distribution included Arizona, California, Hawaii, Iowa, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Ontario, Canada. No government, VA, or military consignees were involved.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and lot code. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.

The recalled product

Product
Espinaler Razor Clams (Trimmed) 4/6 Classic Line, " N4R-LE7R printed on the tin AND/OR E7R MM/YYYY printed on the box. (EAN CODE 8427230010494), 120 g, Aluminum tin in paper carton, Manufactured by: Ca l Espinaler SL Barcelona, Spain
Affected units
389

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • lot code
  • N4R-LE7R

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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