Publix Recalls Frozen Tempura Shrimp for Undeclared Soy Allergen
Publix recalled frozen tempura shrimp because a dipping sauce packet containing undeclared soy was included in the box.
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: "On 10/16/2012, Publix Super Markets, Inc. recalled their Publix Premium Tempura Shrimp because it was discovered that a dipping sauce packet was included in the box with the shrimp. The sauce contains undeclared soy."
Plain-English summary
Publix Super Markets, Inc. is recalling its Publix Premium Tempura Shrimp, 11 oz boxes, because a dipping sauce packet was found inside the box. The sauce contains soy, which is not declared on the shrimp packaging.
The recall affects 2,670 cartons of the product. The shrimp was distributed to Publix distribution centers and stores in Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina. Affected production codes include 668/30WI, 668/01DI, 668/03DI, 668/04DI, 668/06DI, 668/08DI, 668/10DI, 668/11DI, 668/13DI, 668/15DI, 668/18DI, and 668/20DI.
Consumers with this product should check the production code on the box. If the code matches the list above, they should stop using the product and contact Publix for a refund or replacement. Individuals with a soy allergy should be particularly cautious.
The recalled product
- Product
- Frozen Publix Brand Premium Tempura Shrimp, 11 oz box packed 10 boxes per case.
- Manufacturer
- Publix Corporate Office
- Category
- Food — Frozen Seafood
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 (12)
- Production Codes: 668/30WI
- 668/01DI
- 668/03DI
- 668/04DI
- 668/06DI
- 668/08DI
- 668/10DI
- 668/11DI
- 668/13DI
- 668/15DI
- 668/18DI
- 668/20DI
Distribution
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