Egg salad sandwich packaged in clamshell for individual sale. 7.22oz (205g) UPC 766375938415

The Coastal Companies DBA Hearn Kirkwood recalled Egg salad sandwich packaged in clamshell for individual sale. 7.22oz (205g) UPC 766375938415 in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Mar 23, 2024.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Tuna salad sandwich was mislabeled as an egg salad sandwich. There is an undeclared allergen of fish (Tuna)." 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 "Product was sold to institutions, hospitals and retailers in DC, FL, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Jessup, MD. The recall covers 551 units of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Apr 17, 2024), 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.