Geissler's Supermarket product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

March 28, 2024

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Geissler's Supermarket recalls Geissler's Supermarket Shrimp Tempura and Spicy Shrimp Ingredients read in part: "***INGREDIENTS:RICE, NORI, AVOCADO, C…

Recall number

F-1253-2024

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Geissler's Supermarket

Sold / distributed

CT & MA

Why it was recalled

undeclared allergens (wheat)

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Geissler's Supermarket Shrimp Tempura and Spicy Shrimp Ingredients read in part: "***INGREDIENTS:RICE, NORI, AVOCADO, CUCUMBER,SHRIMP TEMPURA,SHRIMP, CAYENNE PEPPER PUREE, RED JALAPENO PEPPERS, ORGANIC DRIED GARLIC, CAYENNE POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, SOY PROTEIN, VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, SEAWEED, SESAME OIL, SESAME SEED, HORSERADISH, MUSTARD. KEEP REFRIGERATED***MADE IN A FACllllY THAT PROCESSES SHELLFISH, SOY, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, EGGS, DAIRY & WHEAT***" Wheat in tempura is not declared in ingredients declaration. Per firm, shrimp tempura is coated in a batter that contains wheat. Batter contains wheat, corn starch, corn flour, soy protein, modified starch, baking powder