The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1354-2014·Announced 2014-01-08

Gold Label Shrimp Dip Recalled for Undeclared Red #40 Color Additive

Hahn, Harry O Seafood Inc is recalling Gold Label Shrimp Dip because the raw shrimp ingredient contained Red #40 color additive, which was not declared on the finished product label.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard involves an undeclared color additive rather than a high-risk pathogen or major allergen, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity labeling error.

Plain-English summary

Hahn, Harry O Seafood Inc is recalling Gold Label Shrimp Dip in 7 oz plastic containers. The recall was initiated because the shrimp raw ingredient used in the product contained Red #40 color additive, which was not declared on the finished product label.

The affected product was manufactured by Adelphia Seafood. The specific units involved have a use-by date of 11/04/13 and a total weight of 89.25 lbs. The product was distributed in Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels for the undeclared Red #40 color additive. The product contains other declared allergens including milk, fish, crustacean shellfish, egg, wheat, and soy.

The recalled product

Product
Gold Label Shrimp Dip in 7 oz plastic containers, Manufactured by Adelphia Seafood, ingredients: cream cheese (pasteurized milk & cream, cheese culture, salt, stabilizers (carob bean and/or xanthan gums), water, shrimp, surimi (fish protein (pollock, cod and/or pacific whiting),
Manufacturer
Hahn, Harry O Seafood 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 11/04/13

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Hahn, Harry O Seafood 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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