Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

County Road Seafood Crab Cake 2 Pack recall: Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Egg

Recall published 2+ years ago

Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Egg

County Road Seafood Seafood — recalled seafood
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared egg

An undeclared allergen — egg — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

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
May 21, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
County Road Seafood
Product type
Seafood
Distribution
North Carolina, South Carolina
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Crab Cake 2 Pack

What the company announced

County Road Seafood, LLC., of Belhaven, NC – May 21, 2024, is voluntarily recalling County Road Seafood Crab Cake 2 Pack 4 Ounce package because this product 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.

On 5/15/24 the firm was notified by the North Carolina Depart of Agriculture and Consumer Services that the product does not list egg on the label. The product contains mayonnaise which is made from eggs and utilizes whole eggs as a binder.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The product was distributed between August 26, 2022 – May 9, 2024. There are no UPC or lot codes for this product. This product is vacuum sealed in clear plastic sold to distributor and retail facilities in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Consumers with egg allergies/sensitivities that have purchased this product are urged not to consume them and discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact Richard Newman at 252-494-8125, Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM EST.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

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.

Package size

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

  • 2 Pack
  • 4 Ounce
  • 4 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

County Road Seafood — An undeclared allergen — egg — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids egg, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids egg, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers with egg allergies/sensitivities that have purchased this product are urged not to consume them and discard the product.

Company contact: County Road Seafood Inc. — Consumers: Richard Newman, 252-494-8125

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.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was County Road Seafood seafood recalled?

Potential or Undeclared Allergen - 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.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Company recall announcements record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

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 with egg allergies/sensitivities that have purchased this product are urged not to consume them and discard the product.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists North Carolina, South Carolina.

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