The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1240-2023·Announced 2023-07-19

Jumbo Deviled Crabs recalled for undeclared milk and sesame allergens

SANTOS FROZEN FOODS is recalling Jumbo Deviled Crabs (6oz packages) because they contain undeclared milk and sesame seeds. Consumers with allergies or sensitivities to these allergens should not consume this product.

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: This is an FDA Class I recall, which the rubric identifies as a criterion for Critical severity. Class I is the FDA's most serious classification, indicating serious health hazards from undeclared common allergens (milk and sesame) that pose immediate risk to allergic consumers.

Plain-English summary

SANTOS FROZEN FOODS is recalling Jumbo Deviled Crabs in 6-ounce packages because the product contains undeclared milk and sesame seeds. These ingredients are not listed on the product label. For consumers with allergies or sensitivities to milk or sesame, consuming this product may cause serious allergic reactions.

Approximately 520 cases of the affected product were distributed domestically, with each case containing 24 packages. The recalled lot numbers begin with 23 and end with 03, 04, or 05.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have allergies or sensitivities to milk or sesame should not consume it. Consumers should check their freezers for affected lot numbers and either dispose of the product or return it to the retailer where it was purchased.

The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall due to the serious health hazard posed by the completely undeclared allergens.

The recalled product

Product
Jumbo Deviled Crabs, 6oz
Manufacturer
SANTOS FROZEN FOODS
Category
Food — Frozen Seafood
Hazard
  • allergen-milk
  • allergen-sesame

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)

  • Lot Numbers that begin with 23 and end with 03 or 04 or 05.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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