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Caraluzzi’s Italian Style Seafood Burgers recall: Undeclared egg allergen

Recall published 1+ years ago

Undeclared egg allergen

Caraluzzi’s Seafood — recalled seafoodCaraluzzi’s Seafood — recalled seafood (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared egg

This recall is a labelling failure: egg is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare egg, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
April 8, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Caraluzzi’s
Product type
Seafood
Distribution
Connecticut
UPC codes
095864800088

Products covered by this recall

Italian Style Seafood Burgers

What the company announced

Caraluzzi’s Markets of Bethel, CT is recalling 8oz Caraluzzi’s Italian Style Seafood Burgers, because it contains undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The Italian Style Seafood Burger was sold in-store at Caraluzzi’s Markets locations in Bethel, Wilton, Newtown and Danbury Connecticut.

The product comes in 8oz clear packaging with a blue overwrap label, expiration date of 01/16/2026 located on back of clear packaging, with UPC of 0-95864-80008-8. Product was sold February 18th to April 2nd 2025.

One allergic reaction on has been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after an investigation following a consumer complaint. It was discovered that product containing egg was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg. The mislabeled product has been removed from sale.

Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at [email protected] or 203-748-3547 or stop by the customer service desk at Caraluzzi’s Markets.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 095864800088

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 01/16/2026

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 8 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Egg

Caraluzzi’s — This recall is a labelling failure: egg is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids egg, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  3. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  4. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Caraluzzi Markets — Consumers: 203-748-3547, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Caraluzzi’s seafood recalled?

Undeclared egg allergen People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 095864800088; best-by date 01/16/2026. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids egg, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Connecticut.

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