The Recall Desk
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.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. 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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