The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0937-2025·Announced 2025-06-18

Taylor Shellfish Farms Geoduck Chowder Base Recall for Undeclared Anchovies

Vern's Foods & Farm is recalling Taylor Shellfish Farms Geoduck Chowder Base because the product contains anchovies that are not declared on the label, creating a risk for people with fish allergies.

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: This is an allergen mislabeling recall involving fish (anchovies), a common allergen not properly declared on the label. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens is scored as High (3), even without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Vern's Foods & Farm is recalling Taylor Shellfish Farms Geoduck Chowder Base, a frozen product sold in 16 oz. rigid plastic tubs. The recall was initiated because the ingredients statement declares fish sauce but fails to declare anchovies as an ingredient. Additionally, the "Contains" statement does not declare fish or anchovies.

This omission poses a risk to consumers with fish allergies who rely on the label to identify allergens. The product was distributed in Washington state and has a use-by date of 7-19-25.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if they have a fish allergy. Affected individuals should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Taylor Shellfish Farms Geoduck Chowder Base, frozen, Ingredients: Potatoes, Clam (Geoduck) ***Butter (Cream, Salt), Fish Sauce Ka Me***CONTAINS: MILK, CLAMS. Product is packed in rigid plastic tubs. Net wt. 16 oz. Produced with local, farm fresh ingredients by: Vern's Foods &
Manufacturer
Vern's Foods & Farm
Category
Food — Frozen / Ready-to-Eat Base
Hazard
  • allergen-fish
  • undeclared-anchovies

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)

  • Use By 7-19-25

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • WA

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