The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0320-2021·Announced 2021-03-03

Barbara's Orchard Panang Curry Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Shrimp Allergen

Barbara's Orchard/Delicae Gourmet is recalling Panang Curry Sauce because it contains undeclared shrimp. Consumers with shrimp allergies should not consume the product.

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 source text identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Barbara's Orchard/Delicae Gourmet is recalling Panang Curry Sauce, 12 fl. oz. (355ml), UPC code #643558406711, due to an undeclared shrimp allergen. The recall involves 62 cases, with 12 units per case. The affected batches include Batch No. 20205 (best by 11-8-23), Batch No. 19484 (best by 10-30-22), Batch No. 19096 (best by 3-18-22), Batch No. 18225 (best by 12-1-21), and Batch No. 18108 (best by 7-2-21).

The product was distributed in the United States to Springfield, MO; Crystal Lake, IL; Palisade, CO; Colorado Springs, CO; Long Lake, NY; Long Grove, IL; Sheridan, WY; Venice, FL; Pittsburgh, PA; and Nassawadox, VA. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers with a shrimp allergy should not consume the recalled product. Individuals should check their pantries for the specific UPC code and batch numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Panang Curry Sauce, 12 fl. oz. (355ml), UPC code #643558406711
Manufacturer
Barbara's Orchard/Delicae Gourmet
Category
Food — Sauces
Hazard

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 (6)

  • Batch No. 20205
  • best by date: 11-8-23 Batch No. 19484
  • best by date: 10-30-22 Batch No. 19096
  • best by date: 3-18-22 Batch No. 18225
  • best by date: 12-1-21 Batch No. 18108
  • best by date: 7-2-21

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Barbara's Orchard/Delicae Gourmet 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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