The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2102-2016·Announced 2016-09-14

Inland Market Maine Lobster Spread Recalled for Wood Contamination

Inland Seafood, Inc. is recalling Inland Market Maine Lobster Spread due to possible contamination with wood pieces.

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 II, and the hazard involves physical foreign matter (wood pieces) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Inland Seafood, Inc. is recalling Inland Market, Premium, Maine Lobster Spread in 7 oz. and 16 oz. containers. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with foreign matter, specifically wood pieces.

The affected product was distributed in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. The recall covers 2,145 cases with lot numbers 9-11-16, 9-13-16, 9-14-16, 9-16-16, 9-18-16, and 9-21-16.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and stop consuming the product if it matches the recalled description.

The recalled product

Product
Inland Market, Premium, Maine Lobster Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.) and 16 oz. (454g), Inland Market, 1667 Lewis Way, Stone Mountain, GA 30083.
Affected units
2,145

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 (5)

  • Lot numbers: 9-11-16
  • 9-13-16
  • 9-14-16
  • 9-16-16
  • 9-18-16 and 9-21-16.

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Inland 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.

See all 11 products in this recall →