The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0633-2020·Announced 2020-02-12

Ducktrap River of Maine Herring in Wine Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Ducktrap River of Maine LLC is recalling 12-ounce cans of Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce because the product contains undeclared milk.

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: "Herring in Wine Sauce contains undeclared milk"

Plain-English summary

Ducktrap River of Maine LLC is voluntarily recalling 972 units of 12-ounce cans of Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce. The recall is being issued because the product contains undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen.

The affected product is identified by the UPC 082674072408 and a 'SELL BY' date of July 29, 2020. The product was distributed in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, and Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and sell-by date. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid consuming the product. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Ducktrap River of Maine Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce, 12 oz.
Affected units
972

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 (3)

  • SELL BY JUL 29
  • 2020
  • UPC 082674072408

Distribution

Distributed in 14 states:

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