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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

ASK Foods Krab Salad Recalled for Potential Metal Pieces

Agency Publication Date: January 28, 2020
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Summary

ASK Foods Inc. is recalling 154 units of its Krab Salad because the product may contain metal pieces. This recall affects 5-pound bulk plastic tubs sold in Maryland with a specific sell-by date of January 18, 2020. Consumers who have purchased this product should return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it immediately.

Risk

The presence of metal pieces in food poses a physical hazard, potentially causing injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if swallowed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your Krab Salad packaging for Product Number 2786-140, Date code 2242, and a Sell-by date of 1/18/2020.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact ASK Foods Inc. for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: ASK Foods Inc. KRAB SALAD (5 lb)
Item Code:
2786-140
Lot Numbers:
2242
Date Ranges: Sell by date 1/18/2020

Packaged in plastic tubs with plastic lids; Keep Refrigerated.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84699
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: ASK Foods Inc
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 154 - 5 lb. bulk containers
Distributed To: Maryland

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