CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Nov 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Coconut seafood crab cake recalled by The Great Gourmet

The Great Gourmet is recalling The Great Gourmet Coconut seafood crab cake. The recall was initiated on 26 Aug 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot code 17415
Quantity recalled412 packs as of 8/26/2015

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0177-2016
FDA event ID
72103
Recalling firm
The Great Gourmet, Federalsburg, MD
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
26 Aug 2015
FDA classified
6 Nov 2015
Reported
18 Nov 2015
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Other
Reason category
Undeclared Allergens
Product category
Cakes & Pastries

Timeline

26 Aug 2015Recall initiated by company
6 Nov 2015Classified by FDA+72 days
18 Nov 2015Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

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

Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.

Product as listed by the FDA

The Great Gourmet 10/3 oz. Coconut seafood crab cake.

Where it was distributed

Product is distributed thru QVC.

Questions about this recall

Is Coconut seafood crab cake recalled?

Yes. The Great Gourmet recalled Coconut seafood crab cake on 26 Aug 2015. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0177-2016.

Why was it recalled?

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

Which lots are affected?

Lot code 17415

Where was it sold?

Product is distributed thru QVC.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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