The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1509-2020·Announced 2020-09-23

Fresco Foods Recalls Jackfruit Bowls Due to Undeclared Fish Allergen

Fresco Foods is recalling Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowls because the packaging failed to disclose the presence of anchovies, a fish allergen.

What this means for you

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 (fish/anchovies), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Fresco Foods is voluntarily recalling 1,096 cases (6,576 units) of Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl with Chickpeas & Edamame in a Thai Coconut Sauce. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product, which contains anchovies, was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of fish.

The affected product is the 14oz (397gr) refrigerated bowl labeled "Eat Fresco, Keep Refrigerated, NET WT 14oz (397gr), Cook Thoroughly." The recall covers all trays with a "Best if use by/Freeze by" date of 09/15/2020 and prior. The product was distributed domestically.

Consumers with this product should check their refrigerators for the specific date codes listed above. If the product matches the description and date code, consumers should not consume it and should contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl with Chickpeas & Edamame in a Thai Coconut Sauce, Eat Fresco, Keep Refrigerated, NET WT 14oz (397gr), Cook Thoroughly
Manufacturer
Fresco Foods

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)

  • All trays with Best if use by/Freeze by: 09/15/2020 and prior.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.