Pike Place Chowder Recalled for Gluten Free Labeling Error
Northwest Gourmet Food Products Inc. is recalling Pike Place Chowder New England Clam Chowder because the outer packaging claims 'Gluten Free' while the inner pouch declares wheat.
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 a labeling error regarding a common allergen (wheat/gluten) without reported illnesses, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.
Plain-English summary
Northwest Gourmet Food Products Inc. is recalling Pike Place Chowder brand New England Clam Chowder, item #89200. The recall involves 190 cases of 16-ounce retail packages, each containing 12 individual pouches. The product was distributed in Colorado and Washington.
The recall was initiated due to a labeling discrepancy. The outer retail packaging states the product is 'Gluten Free,' but the inner individual pouch declares wheat as an ingredient. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item number and 'Best By' date of 09/12/20. If found, they should stop using the product and contact the distributor or retailer for a refund or replacement. The product is manufactured by Northwest Gourmet Food Products Inc. and distributed by PPC Trading Co.
The recalled product
- Product
- New England Clam Chowder, Pike Place Chowder brand, item #89200, distributed By PPC Trading Co. M. BOX #262 4580 Klahanie Drive SE Issaquah WA 98029. There are 12/16 oz. retail packages per master case. Retail package net wt. 16 oz. UPC 8 56112 00402 9. The 16 oz. inner…
- Manufacturer
- Northwest Gourmet Food Products Inc
- Category
- Food — Frozen Soups
- Affected units
- 190
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)
- BEST BY: 09/12/20 MFD: 19255
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Northwest Gourmet Food Products 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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