The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2429-2015·Announced 2015-06-17

Golden Krust Caribbean Shrimp Patties Recalled for Undeclared Egg

Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery is recalling Jamaican Style Shrimp Patties due to the presence of undeclared egg.

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: "Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill has recalled their Jamaican Style Shrimp & Soya Patties due to the presence of undeclared egg."

Plain-English summary

Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill has issued a recall for its Jamaican Style Shrimp & Soya Patties. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared egg, which is a major food allergen.

The affected product is identified as Golden Krust Caribbean JAMAICAN STYLE SHRIMP PATTIES, NET WT. 17.2 LBS, 50 UNBAKED, KEEP FROZEN. The recall covers 3,806 cases of 50 pieces each. The products have expiration dates ranging from January 24, 2015, through February 26, 2016.

The product was distributed in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts via Golden Krust stores. It was also distributed in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, and North Carolina via distributors. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Golden Krust Caribbean JAMAICAN STYLE SHRIMP PATTIES, NET WT. 17.2 LBS, 50 UNBAKED, KEEP FROZEN
Manufacturer
Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery, Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen Seafood
Hazard

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)

  • expiration dates: 1/24/2015 through 2/26/2016

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery, 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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