Bakkavor USA Recalls Savory Tuna Salad Due to Undeclared Shrimp
Bakkavor USA is recalling 16-ounce Savory Tuna Salad containers distributed in Texas because the product contains undeclared shrimp.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 a common allergen (shrimp), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Bakkavor USA is voluntarily recalling 16-ounce packages of Savory Tuna Salad. The recall involves 122 cases, totaling 1,830 pounds, of the product packaged in clear PP containers with UPC 4122033749. The affected units have a best-by date of 08/27/19.
The recall was initiated due to a mislabeling issue that results in the product containing undeclared shrimp. This is a significant allergen hazard for consumers with shrimp allergies. The product was distributed in Texas.
Consumers with this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and best-by date. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with shrimp allergies should avoid consuming this product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Savory Tuna salad 16 oz. packaged in Clear PP containers UPC 4122033749
- Manufacturer
- BAKKAVOR USA
- Category
- Food — Canned / Packaged Seafood
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)
- Best By: 08/27/19
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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