Wegman's New England Clam Chowder Recalled for Undeclared Crab
Blount Fine Foods is recalling Wegman's New England Clam Chowder because it may contain undeclared crab, a shellfish allergen.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (shellfish/crab), which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Blount Fine Foods Corporation is recalling Wegman's Brand New England Clam Chowder in 16 oz plastic cups. The product is refrigerated and was distributed in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The recall involves 140 cases, totaling 1,680 units, with a Use By Date of 01/08/2014.
The recall was initiated because the product may contain undeclared shellfish (crab). This is a potential allergen hazard for consumers with shellfish allergies. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.
Consumers who purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific lot number 10313-8J and UPC 77890 27864. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Wegman's Brand New England Clam Chowder (refrigerated at 38F or below) in a 16 oz plastic cup.
- Manufacturer
- Blount Fine Foods Corporation
- Category
- Food — Chilled Soup
- 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)
- Lot: 10313-8J UPC 77890 27864 Use By Date: 01/08/2014
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