The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2103-2016·Announced 2016-09-14

Inland Seafood Recalls Cheese Spread for Possible Wood Contamination

Inland Seafood, Inc. is recalling Original Seafood Cheese Spread for Publix 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 illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Inland Seafood, Inc. is recalling 1,324 cases of Original Seafood Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.), for Publix. The recall is due to possible contamination 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 lot numbers 9-16-16, 9-18-16, 9-22-16, 9-23-16, 9-25-16, and 9-27-16.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Original Seafood Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.), for Publix
Manufacturer
Inland Seafood, Inc.
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
Affected units
1,324

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: 9-16-16
  • 9-18-16
  • 9-22-16
  • 9-23-16
  • 9-25-16 and 9-27-16.

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 →

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