The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1031-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Mrs. Gerry's Potato Salad Recalled for Undeclared Imitation Crab Meat

Mrs. Gerry's is recalling 12 lb. potato salad for undeclared imitation crab meat. Consumers with shellfish allergies should not eat the 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: The recall involves undeclared traces of imitation crab meat, a common allergen (shellfish), which meets the rubric criteria for High severity (allergen mislabeling on common allergens). No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, Inc. is recalling 1,056 lbs. of Mrs. Gerry's Knowlan's Homestyle Potato Salad, 12 lb. (5.44 kg) net weight, UPC 17839-22912. The product is manufactured in Albert Lea, MN, and was distributed in IA, IL, KS, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, SD, UT, and WI. The affected product has a use-by date of 4/13/18.

The recall was initiated because the product may contain undeclared traces of imitation crab meat. Imitation crab meat is a shellfish product and a common food allergen. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

Consumers who have a shellfish allergy or sensitivity should not consume the recalled product. Individuals with shellfish allergies should contact their physician if they have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms. Consumers may dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Mrs. Gerry's Knowlan's Homestyle Potato Salad Net Wt. 12 lbs. (5.44 kg), UPC 17839-22912. Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured by Mrs. Gerry's, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Manufacturer
Mrs Gerry's Kitchen, 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)

  • Use by: 4/13/18

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Mrs Gerry's Kitchen, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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