Inland Seafood Recalls Reduced Fat Seafood Cheese Spread for Wood Contamination
Inland Seafood is recalling Reduced Fat Seafood Cheese Spread sold at 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 foreign matter (wood pieces) which poses a risk of injury but is not a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.
Plain-English summary
Inland Seafood, Inc. is recalling 1,157 cases of Reduced Fat 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 is identified by lot numbers 9-16-16, 9-17-16, 9-23-16, and 9-25-16. The product was distributed in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Reduced Fat Seafood Cheese Spread, Net Wt. 7 oz. (198 g.), for Publix
- Manufacturer
- Inland Seafood, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,157
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 (3)
- Lot numbers: 9-16-16
- 9-17-16
- 9-23-16 and 9-25-16.
Distribution
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.
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