The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1128-2016·Announced 2016-05-04

Progressive Gourmet Recalls Edamame Rangoon for Undeclared Crabmeat Allergen

Progressive Gourmet Inc. is recalling frozen Edamame Rangoon cartons because they contain undeclared crabmeat, a major allergen.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I. According to the severity rubric, an FDA Class I recall mandates a score of 5 (Critical), as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Progressive Gourmet Inc. is voluntarily recalling 70 cases of Taste of Inspirations Edamame Rangoon, 9 oz. frozen cartons. The recall is being issued because the product contains undeclared crabmeat, which is a major food allergen. The affected product is identified by the UPC 072543998453 and has a Use By date of 01/11/2017.

The recalled product was distributed in New York and Maine. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific UPC and Use By date. Individuals with a crab or shellfish allergy should not consume the product. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Taste of Inspirations Edamame Rangoon 9 oz . carton, frozen UPC: 072543998453

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 01/11/2017

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Same manufacturer · Progressive Gourmet Inc.

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