Mrs Gerry's Kitchen, Inc

Recall #F-1029-2018 · Initiated 2018-03-25

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What happened

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen and Open Acres are recalling certain potato salad products because they may contain undeclared imitation crab meat that wasn't listed on the label. This happened in about 7,000 pounds of product distributed across the Midwest.

Who is at risk

People with shellfish allergies are at risk, since imitation crab is made from fish and shellfish and can trigger allergic reactions.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for the recalled products using the UPC codes and product names listed above. If you have any of these items, do not eat them—either throw them away or return them to the store where you purchased them.

Product

Potato Salad packaged in the following branded and sized containers: 1. Mrs. Gerry's Old Fashioned Potato Salad, Net Wt. 1 lb. (454 g) UPC 17839-94101, Net Wt. 3 lb. (1.36 kg), UPC 17839-94103. Net Wt. 5 lb. (2.27 kg), UPC 17839-94105. Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured by Mrs. Gerry's, Albert Lea, MN 56007. 2. Open Acres Chunky Potato Salad with Egg, Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 lb.) 454 g, UPC 84853-62039. Distributed by Pique Brands, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI.

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

7,002 lbs.

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Use by: 4/13/18

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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