CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Feb 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Krab Salad recalled by ASK Foods
ASK Foods is recalling Krab Salad, distributed in Maryland. The recall was initiated on 7 Jan 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-0565-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84699
- Recalling firm
- ASK Foods, Palmyra, PA
- Brand
- Krab
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Jan 2020
- FDA classified
- 28 Jan 2020
- Reported
- 5 Feb 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 7 Jan 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Jan 2020 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 5 Feb 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The product has the potential to contain metal pieces.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
ASK Foods Inc., KRAB SALAD, NET WT. 5 LB (2.27 kg), Plastic tub with a plastic lid,Keep Refrigerated, 2786-140
Where it was distributed
MD
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The product has the potential to contain metal pieces.
Which lots are affected?
Product Number 2786-140 Date code of 2242 Sell by date of 1/18/2020
Where was it sold?
MD
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 26 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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