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Class II, May Cause HarmF-1025-2018

Mrs. Gerry's Deviled Egg Potato Salad, Packaged into the following size containers: 1. Net Wt. 3 lb. (1.36 kg) UPC 17839-09003, 2. Net Wt. 5 lb. (2.26 kg), UPC 17839-09005. 3. Net Wt. 12 lb. (5.45 kg), UPC 17839-09012 Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured by Mrs. Gerry's, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Recalled by Mrs Gerry's Kitchen, INC on Mar 25, 2018

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Mrs Gerry's Kitchen, INC recalled Mrs. Gerry's Deviled Egg Potato Salad, Packaged into the following size containers: in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Mar 25, 2018.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Firm is recalling various Egg Salads and Potato Salads because they may contain undeclared traces of imitation crab meat" Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "IA, IL, KS, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, SD, UT, WI." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Albert Lea, MN. The recall covers 11,286 lbs of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Apr 25, 2018), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

Firm is recalling various Egg Salads and Potato Salads because they may contain undeclared traces of imitation crab meat

Product Description

Mrs. Gerry's Deviled Egg Potato Salad, Packaged into the following size containers: 1. Net Wt. 3 lb. (1.36 kg) UPC 17839-09003, 2. Net Wt. 5 lb. (2.26 kg), UPC 17839-09005. 3. Net Wt. 12 lb. (5.45 kg), UPC 17839-09012 Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured by Mrs. Gerry's, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Distribution

IA, IL, KS, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, SD, UT, WI

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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