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The FDA issued a recall of a prepackaged seafood salad product in five states across the Northeast over concerns it contains a potential allergen.
Hannaford grocers accidentally distributed 1,668 units of their 12oz Hannaford Seafood Salad between October 25 and October 29 with the wrong label.
The seafood salad contains soy, which can be a dangerous allergen to some, but the packaging didn’t include that detail.
The product is manufactured by a company called Elevation Foods, and has been recalled from Hannaford grocery stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York.
No one has fallen ill because of the mistake. Instead, authorities were alerted to the problem when the company found that their printer had issued labels that incorrectly stated the ingredients in the mix.
Soy allergies range from mild – causing itching and cough – to severe – causing anaphylaxis and vomiting. During anaphylaxis, the tongue, throat or airway swells up, cutting off oxygen supply, which can cause harm to vital organs and death.
Considering these risks, the FDA said: ‘Consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.’
Hannaford’s is a Northeastern grocery store chain that sells their own brand of prepackaged deli items in store. They have reportedly removed the product from store shelves.
Still, authorities caution, if you purchased this product from one of the five states mentioned in the past week, you should not eat it.
You can return them to Hannaford stores for a full refund, according to the FDA.
