CLASS II Food recall · Reported 4 Jul 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Salted/marinated Pollock roe recalled by Young Ocean
Young Ocean is recalling Salted/marinated Pollock roe, distributed in Washington. The recall was initiated on 11 May 2012 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-1636-2012
- FDA event ID
- 61894
- Recalling firm
- Young Ocean, Kent, WA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 May 2012
- FDA classified
- 22 Jun 2012
- Reported
- 4 Jul 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 11 May 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Jun 2012 | Classified by FDA | +42 days |
| 4 Jul 2012 | Published 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
Use of Red #5 in Salted Pollock Roe and undeclared Red #5, Yellow #5 and Red #40 in Salted Pollock Roe.
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
Salted/marinated Pollock roe packaged in white plastic trays with either a clear or opaque plastic lid. Product is packaged in 1.0 lb., 2.2 lb., and 5 lb. sizes and is labeled in part: "Marinated Pollock Roe***Weight: 5.0lb***Production Date: March 2012 Packed by: Young Ocean Inc. 20233 80th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032". There are 2 labels for the 1.0 lb. size which read in part: 1. "Salted Pollock Roe***Spicy:***Colored***Net Weight: 1.0LB (435g) Ingredients: Pollock Roe, Salt, MSG, Sorbitol, Sake, Mirin Best Before: April 2015***Young Ocean Inc.***". 2. "Salted Pollock Roe***Net Weight: 1.0 LB (435g) Ingredients: Pollock Roe, Salt, MSG, Sorbitol, Sake, Mirin, NaNo2, Artificial Color Additives (R-40, Y-5, R-5) Best Before: April 2015***Young Ocean Inc.***".
Where it was distributed
Distributed solely in the state of WA to Korean retail stores, Asian restaurants, and sold to employees.
Questions about this recall
Is Salted/marinated Pollock roe recalled?
Yes. Young Ocean recalled Salted/marinated Pollock roe on 11 May 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1636-2012.
Why was it recalled?
Use of Red #5 in Salted Pollock Roe and undeclared Red #5, Yellow #5 and Red #40 in Salted Pollock Roe.
Which lots are affected?
"Production Date: March 2012" and/or "Best Before: April 2015"
Where was it sold?
Distributed solely in the state of WA to Korean retail stores, Asian restaurants, and sold to employees.
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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