The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2256-2015·Announced 2015-05-20

Central Market Teriyaki Salmon Jerky Recalled for Undeclared Soy and Wheat

World Wide Gourmet Foods is recalling Central Market Teriyaki Salmon Jerky because the packaging mislabels the product as smoked salmon jerky, failing to declare soy and wheat allergens.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Central Market Teriyaki Salmon Jerkey is recalled due to undeclared soy and wheat."

Plain-English summary

World Wide Gourmet Foods, Inc. dba Alaska Smokehouse is recalling 2,916 packages of Central Market Teriyaki Salmon Jerky. The product is sold in 3-ounce plastic retail pouches. The front label correctly identifies the product as Teriyaki Salmon Jerky, but the back label incorrectly identifies it as Smoked Salmon Jerky with UPC 0 41220 34270 9.

The recall is due to undeclared soy and wheat allergens. The mislabeling on the back of the package fails to disclose these ingredients, which poses a risk to consumers with allergies to soy or wheat. The affected packages have a best-by date of 08/25/2015.

The product was distributed in Texas only. Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific packaging described and stop consuming it. Those with allergies to soy or wheat should consult a healthcare provider if they have consumed the product.

The recalled product

Product
Central Market Teriyaki Salmon Jerky, 3 oz. per plastic retail pouch. The front label is correctly identified as Teriyaki Salmon Jerky, but the back side was mis-labeled as Smoked Salmon Jerky with the UPC 0 41220 34270 9.

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 Date: 08/25/2015

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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