The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1357-2014·Announced 2014-01-08

Adelphia Seafood Mermaid Salad Recalled for Undeclared Red #40 Color Additive

Hahn, Harry O Seafood Inc is recalling Adelphia Seafood Mermaid Salad because the shrimp ingredient contains Red #40, which is not declared on the 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 is a labeling error regarding an undeclared color additive, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity labeling issue.

Plain-English summary

Hahn, Harry O Seafood Inc is voluntarily recalling Adelphia Seafood Mermaid Salad in 5 lb. plastic tubs. The recall is due to the presence of Red #40 color additive in the raw shrimp ingredient, which is not declared on the finished product label.

The affected product is distributed in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The specific use-by date for the recalled units is 9/17/13. The product contains other declared allergens including soybeans, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, and wheat, but the specific hazard in this recall is the undeclared Red #40 additive.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels for the use-by date of 9/17/13 and the 5 lb. tub size. If they have the product, they should stop using it and contact the manufacturer or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Adelphia Seafood Mermaid Salad in a 5 lb. plastic tub. Ingredients: surimi (alaska pollock, water, wheat flour, soybean oil, natural and artificial flavor), shrimp, pasta shell, mayonnaise (vegetable oil (soybean, canola), egg yolk, water, corn syrup, vinegar), lemon juice, s
Manufacturer
Hahn, Harry O Seafood Inc
Category
Food — Seafood / Salad
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: 9/17/13

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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