FDA issues a recall over pre-packaged seafood salad sold in five northeastern states
The FDA has recalled a prepackaged seafood salad in five states in the Northeast over concerns that it contains a possible allergen.
1,668 units of the product, Hannaford Seafood Salad from Hannaford grocer, were distributed in mislabeled supermarkets between October 25 and 29.
The seafood salad contains soy, which can be a dangerous allergen for some, but the packaging did not indicate that detail.
The product is manufactured by a company called Elevation Foods and has been recalled from Hannaford supermarkets in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York.
No one got sick because of the mistake. Instead, authorities were alerted to the problem when the company discovered that their printer had issued labels that incorrectly listed the ingredients in the mix.
Soy allergies range from mild, causing itching and coughing, to severe, causing anaphylaxis and vomiting. During anaphylaxis, the tongue, throat, or airways swell, cutting off the oxygen supply and causing damage to vital organs and death.
Considering these risks, the FDA said, “Consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.”
Hannaford has supermarkets in five states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York. A recall was issued for all five
As part of their deli business, Hannaford distributes their own brand of pre-packaged foods. The mislabeled seafood salad was manufactured by Elevation Foods
Hannaford’s is a supermarket chain in the Northeast that sells their own brand of pre-packaged deli items in-store. They reportedly did the product is removed from store shelves.
Still, authorities warn: If you purchased this product in the past week in one of the five states listed, you should not eat it.
In addition to the date you purchased the products, you can also check the sell-by date. All affected products have a use-by date of November 13 and November 14.
You can also search for the Universal Product Code, which is usually below the barcode, and for affected products this is 0 41268 25161 2.
If you discover that you purchased one of the affected items, you can return it to Hannaford stores for a full refund, according to the FDA.
If you experience anaphylaxis in response to a food allergy, you can treat it with an epinephrine auto-injector, also known as an EpiPen, and go to the hospital.
Even with treatment, experts from the Cleveland Clinic recommend going to the nearest emergency room if you suspect you are having an allergic reaction.
If addressed, these attacks are highly treatable, according to the Cleveland Clinic: “With prompt treatment, most people make a full recovery.”