The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1758-2013·Announced 2013-08-07

Fisher's Homestyle Salads Recalls Crab and Shrimp Salad Due to Allergen Mislabeling

Fisher's Homestyle Salads is recalling Crab & Shrimp Salad because the product contains undeclared allergens, including corn, wheat, and specific fish species.

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 common allergens (corn, wheat, fish, crab), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Fisher's Homestyle Salads LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 140 pounds of Crab & Shrimp Salad packaged in 5 lb and 10 lb plastic containers. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared allergens, specifically corn, wheat, and Red 40. Additionally, the ingredient statement lists pollock and whitefish, but the product may contain undeclared whiting, cod, and/or bream. Although crab is listed in the product name, it is also flagged as an undeclared ingredient in the recall notice.

The affected product was distributed to Esh Foods, L.L.C. in Gordonville, PA; Landis Foods in Lancaster, PA; and Soup R Salads in Lancaster, PA. Additional quantities were sold directly to customers from the on-site retail counter at Fisher's Homestyle Salads, LLC. No sell-by or expiration date code was included on the package, though a 7-day sell-by date was estimated as July 4, 2013.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for these specific containers and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with allergies to corn, wheat, fish, or crab should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Fisher's Homestyle Salads LLC***Crab & Shrimp Salad*** packaged in 5 lb and 10 lb plastic containers.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Fisher's Homestyle Salads 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.

See all 5 products in this recall →