The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1761-2013·Announced 2013-08-07

El Campestre Seafood Ranchero Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

El Campestre is recalling Seafood Ranchero because it contains undeclared eggs, soy, wheat, and crab extract.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, but the rubric specifies that FDA Class I recalls are scored as 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

El Campestre is recalling its Seafood Ranchero product due to the presence of undeclared allergens. The product is packaged in 2/5lbs white plastic buckets with lids and handles, which are placed into 1/10lbs cartons. The label identifies the product as "SEA FOOD RANCHERO" with a net weight of 10 lbs and lists El Campestre as the distributor.

The recall was initiated because the product contains eggs, soy, wheat, and crab extract, which are not declared on the label. The product does not have lot numbers, and the expiration date is listed as 06/01/13. The distribution pattern is identified as CA.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels for the specific packaging and expiration date described above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
El Campestre Brand Seafood Ranchero. Packaged in 2/5lbs white plastic buckets with lid and handle, into 1/10lbs carton. Labeling reads in part:"SEA FOOD RANCHERO***NET WT..10 LBS***DIST.BY EL CAMPESTRE DIST TEL (562) 505-7247***".
Manufacturer
El Campestre
Affected units
45

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)

  • Product is not coded with lot numbers. Expiration date 06/01/13

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by El Campestre 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 6 products in this recall →