CLASS I Food recall · Reported 10 Feb 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Masago Lake Smelt Roe recalled by Ocean Group
Ocean Group is recalling Masago Lake Smelt Roe, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 16 Dec 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0533-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72907
- Recalling firm
- Ocean Group, Los Angeles, CA
- Brand
- Masago Lake
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Dec 2015
- FDA classified
- 2 Feb 2016
- Reported
- 10 Feb 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Wheat & Gluten
- Product category
- Fish
Timeline
| 16 Dec 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Feb 2016 | Classified by FDA | +48 days |
| 10 Feb 2016 | 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
Product contains undeclared soy and wheat.
Product as listed by the FDA
Masago Lake Smelt Roe 6 oz. UPC Code:4866010101
Where it was distributed
U.S. distribution in CA only (Los Angeles and San Diego). No foreign distribution.
Questions about this recall
Is Masago Lake Smelt Roe recalled?
Yes. Ocean Group recalled Masago Lake Smelt Roe on 16 Dec 2015. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0533-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Product contains undeclared soy and wheat.
Which lots are affected?
N/A
Where was it sold?
U.S. distribution in CA only (Los Angeles and San Diego). No foreign distribution.
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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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