The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0558-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Ma Baensch Marinated Herring Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Wild Foods, Inc. is recalling 144 jars of Ma Baensch Marinated Herring in Wine Sauce due to a labeling error involving an undeclared milk allergen.

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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Wild Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 144 jars of Ma Baensch Marinated Herring in Wine Sauce, Net Wt. 24 oz. (680g). The product is packaged in glass jars with gold metal lids and carries the UPC 714449-10220. The specific lot code is 158, and the sell-by date is 06NOV12, both printed in black ink on the top of the gold lid.

The recall was initiated due to a labeling error. One date code of the product may contain an undeclared milk allergen. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities who may not be aware of the ingredient's presence.

The affected product was distributed to retail stores in Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois. Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot code and sell-by date. If they have the recalled product, they should stop consuming it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Ma Baensch Marinated Herring in Wine Sauce, Net Wt. 24 oz.. (680g), UPC 714449-10220 in glass jars with gold metal lids.
Manufacturer
Wild Foods, Inc
Category
Food — Canned Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
144

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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