FDA recall record

Young Ocean Salted/marinated Pollock roe packaged in white plastic trays recall — FDA F-1636-2012

Use of Red #5 in Salted Pollock Roe and undeclared Red #5, Yellow #5 and Red #40 in Salted Pollock Roe.

Class IIclassification
F-1636-2012official record ID
Jul 4, 2012report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-1636-2012
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmYoung Ocean, Inc.
Report dateJul 4, 2012
Recall initiation dateMay 11, 2012
QuantityApproximately 1920 lbs.
LocationKent, WA, United States

Official product description

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.***".

Why the product was recalled

Use of Red #5 in Salted Pollock Roe and undeclared Red #5, Yellow #5 and Red #40 in Salted Pollock Roe.

Distribution information

Distributed solely in the state of WA to Korean retail stores, Asian restaurants, and sold to employees.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.

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