The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0607-2017·Announced 2016-12-14

Potato Salad Recalled for Undeclared Egg Allergen

ASK Foods is recalling one lot of Taste of Inspirations Classic Red Skin Potato Salad because it may contain undeclared egg.

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: "A.S.K. Foods, Inc. of Palmyra, Pennsylvania is voluntarily recalling one lot of Taste of Inspirations Classic Red Skin Potato Salad because it may contain undeclared egg."

Plain-English summary

ASK Foods, Inc. of Palmyra, Pennsylvania, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Taste of Inspirations Classic Red Skin Potato Salad. The product is described as creamy redskin potatoes and white onion in a tangy dressing, with a net weight of 16 OZ. The specific lot is identified by the Sell By date of 08-01-16 and code 4238.

The recall is being issued because the product may contain undeclared egg. This is a significant safety concern for individuals with egg allergies, as the allergen is not listed on the product label.

The affected product was distributed in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Consumers who have purchased this specific lot should check their pantries and discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with egg allergies should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Taste of Inspirations Classic Red Skin Potato Salad; Creamy redskin potatoes & white onion in a tangy dressing. Net Wt. 16 OZ. Sell By: 08-01-16 4238
Manufacturer
ASK Foods Inc
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
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)

  • Sell By: 08-01-16 4238

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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