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

Vern's Foods frozen geoduck chowder recalled for undeclared fish allergen

Vern's Foods & Farm is recalling Taylor Shellfish Farms Geoduck Chowder Base because the product contains fish (anchovies) not declared on the label. Consumers with fish allergies should not consume this product.

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: Allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (fish/anchovies) meets the rubric criterion for Score 3 (High). The recall is FDA Class II, and no illnesses or hospitalizations are documented in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Vern's Foods & Farm is recalling Taylor Shellfish Farms Geoduck Chowder Base, a frozen product sold in 16 oz. plastic tubs. The product contains fish (anchovies) through the fish sauce ingredient, but the label does not declare fish or anchovies in the ingredients statement or the Contains statement.

Fish is a common allergen. Consumers with fish allergies who consume this product face the risk of an allergic reaction, which could be severe.

The recalled product has a Use By date of 7-19-25 and was distributed in Washington state.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have this product, discard it or contact the manufacturer for a refund.

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 Seafood
Hazard
  • allergen-fish
  • mislabeling

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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