The firm is missing important labeling information for three of its products ( The Great Gourmet 10/3 oz. Coconut seafood crab cake, The Great Gourmet 11/3 oz. Eastern Shore…
Health risk
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
Action required
Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.
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The Great Gourmet INCFederalsburg, MD, United States
UPC / barcodes
No UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
Lot code 17415
Distribution area
Product is distributed thru QVC.
United States
Quantity affected
412 packs as of 8/26/2015
Recall initiation
FDA report date: November 18, 2015
FDA recall number
F-0177-2016
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
The Great Gourmet INC initiated this food recall on August 26, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm is missing important labeling information for three of its products ( The Great Gourmet 10/3 oz. Coconut seafood crab cake, The Great Gourmet 11/3 oz. Eastern Shore crab and shrimp cake and The Great Gourmet 32/1 oz. Cheesy Crab & Bacon Bites). The firms product labels do not list wheat in the ingredients statement or contains statement. Wheat is an allergen and can be harmful to indi. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product is distributed thru QVC.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm is missing important labeling information for three of its products ( The Great Gourmet 10/3 oz. Coconut seafood crab cake, The Great Gourmet 11/3 oz. Eastern Shore crab and shrimp cake and The Great Gourmet 32/1 oz. Cheesy Crab & Bacon Bites). The firms product labels do not list wheat in the ingredients statement or contains statement. Wheat is an allergen and can be harmful to indi
The Great Gourmet 10/3 OZ was made or distributed by The Great Gourmet INC in Federalsburg, MD, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0177-2016, dated November 18, 2015.
Why this is a Class II recall
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
FDA definition
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Undeclared wheat or gluten
Symptoms to watch for
Wheat allergy can cause hives, nausea, cramps, breathing difficulty or anaphylaxis. For celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause intestinal damage.
When symptoms may appear
Allergic reactions can begin within minutes to hours. Celiac-related intestinal effects may be delayed.
Higher-risk groups
People with wheat allergy, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or a history of anaphylaxis.
What to do now
1Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten.
2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.
3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.
This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.
Frequently asked
Questions about this recall
4 answers
What is the The Great Gourmet 10/3 OZ recall?
The Great Gourmet INC recalled The Great Gourmet 10/3 OZ in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0177-2016. The firm is missing important labeling information for three of its products ( The Great Gourmet 10/3 oz. Coconut seafood crab cake, The Great Gourmet 11/3 oz. Eastern Shore…
What should I do if I bought this product?
Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.
Is the The Great Gourmet INC recall still active?
The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.
Where can I verify this recall?
This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0177-2016. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.
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