The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0565-2020·Announced 2020-02-05

ASK Foods Recalls Krab Salad Due to Potential Metal Contamination

ASK Foods Inc. is recalling 5 lb. containers of Krab Salad in Maryland because the product may contain metal pieces.

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 a risk-of-harm product (metal contamination) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

ASK Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling 154 five-pound bulk containers of Krab Salad. The product is identified by Product Number 2786-140, Date Code 2242, and a Sell By date of 1/18/2020. The containers are plastic tubs with plastic lids and are labeled to be kept refrigerated.

The recall was initiated because the product has the potential to contain metal pieces. The affected product was distributed in Maryland (MD).

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact ASK Foods Inc. for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
ASK Foods Inc., KRAB SALAD, NET WT. 5 LB (2.27 kg), Plastic tub with a plastic lid,Keep Refrigerated, 2786-140
Manufacturer
ASK Foods Inc
Category
Food — Seafood / Prepared
Hazard

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)

  • Product Number 2786-140 Date code of 2242 Sell by date of 1/18/2020

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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