The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0363-2018·Announced 2017-11-22

Monarch Worcestershire Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Egg

CFS West Holdings Inc. is recalling Monarch Worcestershire Sauce because it may contain undeclared egg. The product was distributed to distributors in 12 states.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Products potentially contain undeclared egg."

Plain-English summary

CFS West Holdings Inc. is voluntarily recalling Monarch Worcestershire Sauce, Net 1 gallon, packaged in plastic jugs. The recall is being conducted because the product potentially contains undeclared egg, which is a major food allergen. The product is distributed by US Foods, Inc. in Rosemont, IL.

The recall involves 908 cases of the product. Distribution was limited to distributors in Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Mississippi, and North Dakota. The specific code for the affected product is 17284SS.

Consumers with this product should check their inventory for the specific code and product description. If they have the recalled item, they should stop using it and contact the distributor or the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return. Individuals with an egg allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Monarch Worcestershire Sauce, Net 1 gallon, Distributed by US Foods, Inc. Rosemont, IL, packaged in plastic jugs.
Affected units
908

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 (1)

  • 17284SS

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by CFS West Holdings 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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