Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Raw SeaFoods Farm Raised Lightly Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Burgers recall: Undeclared Sesame and Milk

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Undeclared Sesame and Milk

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

The hazard: Undeclared milk

This recall is a labelling failure: milk 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 sensitivity to sesame and/or milk may have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Why it matters: The label does not declare milk, 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
November 16, 2023
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Raw SeaFoods
Product type
Seafood
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Whole Foods
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Farm Raised Lightly Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Burgers

What the company announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Raw SeaFoods, Inc. of Fall River, MA is recalling Farm Raised Lightly Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Burgers due to undeclared sesame and milk allergens. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to sesame and/or milk may have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The recalled product was sold in the seafood department of Whole Foods Market stores nationwide from August 25, 2023 through November 15, 2023. This product was sold from the seafood service case wrapped in paper or prepackaged in clear trays displaying PLU 56228:

  • Product Name: Farm Raised Lightly Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Burger · PLU Code: 56228 · Sell By Date: 9/11/23- 11/19/23

Only the Farm Raised Lightly Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Burgers with the PLU code and sell by dates listed above are impacted.

The problem was discovered after a vendor reported visible sesame seeds present on the product. An investigation is currently under way to discover the cause. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers with an allergy or sensitivity to sesame or milk should not consume the product. Customers who purchased this product at Whole Foods Market can bring a valid receipt into stores for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may contact Raw SeaFoods, Inc. at 508-673-0111 Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm EST.

Raw SeaFoods, Inc. is taking the necessary steps to address this issue and apologizes for any inconvenience caused. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. 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 1 code you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • 9/11/23- 11/19/23

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 Milk

Raw SeaFoods — This recall is a labelling failure: milk 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 milk, 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: Customers who purchased this product at Whole Foods Market can bring a valid receipt into stores for a full refund.

Company contact: Raw SeaFoods, Inc. — Consumers: Raw SeaFoods, 508-673-0111

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 Raw SeaFoods seafood recalled?

Undeclared Sesame and Milk People who have an allergy or sensitivity to sesame and/or milk may have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: best-by date 9/11/23- 11/19/23. 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 milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Customers who purchased this product at Whole Foods Market can bring a valid receipt into stores for a full refund.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at Whole Foods.

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