The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0489-2018·Announced 2017-12-20

Wang Globalnet Recalls Fish Balls for Undeclared Egg and Wheat

Wang Globalnet is recalling Fish Ball in Polybag 24/12oz. because the product contains undeclared egg and wheat.

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: "Fish products contain undeclared egg and wheat."

Plain-English summary

Wang Globalnet is recalling 2 cases of Fish Ball in Polybag 24/12oz., Item no. 20072, UPC Code 087703200722. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared egg and wheat in the product.

The affected product has an expiration date of 03/15/2019. It was distributed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maine, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item number and expiration date. If found, they should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Fish Ball in Polybag 24/12oz., Item no. 20072, UPC Code 087703200722
Manufacturer
Wang Globalnet
Category
Food — Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
2

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)

  • Expiration date: 03/15/2019

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Wang Globalnet 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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