The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0386-2023·Announced 2023-03-08

Lobster Ball Product Recalled for Incomplete Shellfish Allergen Labeling

Lobster Ball frozen seafood is recalled for inadequate shellfish allergen labeling. The product contains shellfish but is labeled as 'may contain shellfish,' failing to properly warn consumers with shellfish allergies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II classification combined with allergen mislabeling of a major food allergen (shellfish) meets the rubric criterion for Score 3: 'Allergen mislabeling on common allergens.' No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Lobster Ball is a frozen seafood product manufactured by Legend of Master International LLC. The product is made with surimi and contains flying fish roe, milk powder, and other ingredients.

The product contains shellfish but is labeled as 'may contain shellfish.' This labeling is improper because it fails to clearly declare that shellfish is a direct ingredient rather than a potential cross-contamination concern. Consumers with shellfish allergies depend on accurate ingredient labeling to avoid serious allergic reactions.

The recalled product was distributed in California and carries product code 22FG02F23. A total of 100 cases were distributed, with 40 packages per case.

The recalled product

Product
Lobster Ball***Ingredients: Surimi; Nemipterus Spp. (contain Egg), Palm Shortening, Water, Acetylated Tapioca Starch (E1420), Cellulose (E460(i)), Soy Protein, Flying Fish Roe, Permitted Flavour Enhancer***Salt, Sugar, Milk Powder, Emulsifiers, Flavouring***
Manufacturer
Legend of Master international LLC
Hazard
  • allergen-shellfish
  • mis-labeling

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)

  • 22FG02F23

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • CA