Young Ocean Recalls Salted Pollock Roe Due to Undeclared Artificial Colors
Young Ocean, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,920 pounds of salted pollock roe sold in Washington due to the use of undeclared artificial colors Red #5, Yellow #5, and Red #40.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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 II and involves minor labeling errors regarding undeclared artificial colors, with no reported illnesses or injuries.
Plain-English summary
Young Ocean, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,920 pounds of salted and marinated pollock roe. The product is packaged in white plastic trays with clear or opaque plastic lids in 1.0 lb., 2.2 lb., and 5 lb. sizes. The recall is due to the use of Red #5 in the product and the presence of undeclared Red #5, Yellow #5, and Red #40 in the salted pollock roe.
The affected product was distributed solely in the state of Washington to Korean retail stores, Asian restaurants, and sold to employees. The product is labeled with a production date of March 2012 and/or a best before date of April 2015. The 1.0 lb. size features two label variations, one of which lists artificial color additives R-40, Y-5, and R-5, while the other does not.
Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability of temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Salted/marinated Pollock roe packaged in white plastic trays with either a clear or opaque plastic lid. Product is packaged in 1.0 lb., 2.2 lb., and 5 lb. sizes and is labeled in part: "Marinated Pollock Roe***Weight: 5.0lb***Production Date: March 2012 Packed by: Young Ocean…
- Manufacturer
- Young Ocean, Inc
- Category
- Food — Seafood
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)
- "Production Date: March 2012" and/or "Best Before: April 2015"
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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