Sau-Sea Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Smoked Salmon Spread in 7.5 Ounce Plastic Tub With Snap Lid

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the following information:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- July 18, 2008 -- Sau-Sea foods, Inc, of Water Mill NY is recalling all tubs of SMOKED SALMON Spread with the sell by dates as follows: 072308, 082708, 092408, 1 12508, 03 1309. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

SMOKED SALMON SPREAD was distributed throughout the Northeast through retail stores.

The SMOKED SALMON SPREAD comes in 3 7.5 ounce, semi rigged plastic tub with a snap on lid and was sold under the name Sau-Sea.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the Smoked Salmon Spread containing egg was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by an oversight in the company's development process.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return it to the location of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-631-726-0269.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The Food and Drug Administration has been notified of the voluntary recall.

Type of Recall:
Class I - This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.