El Campestre Brand Ceviche Mixto, 2/5 lbs bulk containers into 1/10lbs carton. Packaged in 2/5lbs white plastic buckets with lid and handle, into 1/10lbs carton. Labeling reads in part:"CEVICHE MIXTO***NET WT..10 LBS***DIST.BY EL CAMPESTRE DIST TEL (562) 505-7247***".

El Campestre recalled El Campestre Brand Ceviche Mixto, 2/5 lbs bulk containers into 1/10lbs carton. in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Jun 13, 2013.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "El Campestre initiated this recall due to the following reason: undeclared allergens: eggs, soy, wheat, and crab extract." 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.

Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "CA." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Compton, CA. The recall covers 35 of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Aug 7, 2013), 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.