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ASK Foods Inc Recall: The product has the potential to contain metal pieces.

United States

TerminatedClass II

Company
ASK Foods Inc
Product
ASK Foods Inc., KRAB SALAD, NET WT. 5 LB (2.27 kg), Plastic…
Recall date
January 7, 2020
Terminated
May 11, 2020
Source
FDA

Reason for recall

The product has the potential to contain metal pieces.

  1. - Recall initiated
  2. - Reported by source
  3. - Recall terminated
Recalled products
Product description UPC Quantity Lot / code information
ASK Foods Inc., KRAB SALAD, NET WT. 5 LB (2.27 kg), Plastic tub with a plastic lid,Keep Refrigerated, 2786-140 Not published in this source record 154 - 5 lb. bulk containers Product Number 2786-140 Date code of 2242 Sell by date of 1/18/2020

Distribution

  • MD

Official source record

Agency
FDA
Dataset
FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)
Recall number
F-0565-2020
Event ID
84699
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Company
ASK Foods Inc
Product description
ASK Foods Inc., KRAB SALAD, NET WT. 5 LB (2.27 kg), Plastic tub with a plastic lid,Keep Refrigerated, 2786-140
Quantity
154 - 5 lb. bulk containers
Reason
The product has the potential to contain metal pieces.
Recall initiation date
January 7, 2020
Report date
February 5, 2020
Classification date
Not published in this source record
Termination date
May 11, 2020
Distribution pattern
MD
UPC, lot, and code information
Product Number 2786-140 Date code of 2242 Sell by date of 1/18/2020
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification method
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Source last updated
Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below
Public Health Trace retrieval date

Responsible company: ASK Foods Inc

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Maryland 1

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Frequently asked questions

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