The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-3558-2017·Announced 2017-09-27

Dierbergs Scampi Butter Recalled for Undeclared Fish and Shellfish Allergens

Dierbergs Markets is recalling Scampi Butter because it contains undeclared fish and crustacean shellfish. Consumers with allergies should not consume the product.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

Dierbergs Markets, Inc is recalling 1,242 containers of 3-ounce Scampi Butter packaged in clear plastic tubs. The product was distributed to retail grocery stores in central and western Missouri and eastern Illinois. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared allergens, specifically fish (bonito and cod) and crustacean shellfish (shrimp, crab, and lobster).

The affected products have sell-by dates of 10/9/17 and earlier. This recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers with allergies to fish or shellfish should not consume the product. Individuals who have already consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention. Consumers may contact Dierbergs Markets for more information or to return the product.

The recalled product

Product
Scampi Butter, Net Wt. 3 OZ, packaged in clear plastic tubs. Dierbergs Kitchens
Manufacturer
Dierbergs Markets, Inc Corporate Office
Category
Food — Dairy / Butter
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)

  • Sell-by dates 10/9/17 and earlier.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Dierbergs Markets, Inc Corporate Office 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 2 products in this recall →

Related recalls

Same manufacturer · Dierbergs Markets, Inc Corporate Office

See all →

Same hazard · allergen fish

See all →