FDA issues recall over pre-packaged seafood salad sold in five Northeastern states

By MAIYA FOCHT - US HEALTH AND WELLNESS REPORTER

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The FDA issued a recall of a prepackaged seafood salad in five states across the Northeast over concerns it contains a potential allergen. 

There were 1,668 units of the product, Hannaford grocer's 12oz Hannaford Seafood Salad, distributed at grocery stores between October 25 and October 29 with the wrong label. 

The seafood salad contains soy, which can be a dangerous allergen to some, but the packaging didn't include that detail. 

The product is manufactured by a company called Elevation Foods, and has been recalled from Hannaford grocery stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York. 

There are no reports of illness as of yet. Instead, authorities were alerted to the problem when the company found their printer had issued labels that incorrectly stated the ingredients in the mix.

Soy allergies range from mild - causing itching and coughing - to severe - causing anaphylaxis and vomiting. During anaphylaxis, the tongue, throat or airway swells, cutting off oxygen supply, which can cause harm to vital organs and death. 

Considering these risks, the FDA said: 'Consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.' 

Hannaford has grocery stores in five states: Maine , New Hampshire , Vermont , Massachusetts and New York. The recall was issued for all five

Hannaford has grocery stores in five states: Maine , New Hampshire , Vermont , Massachusetts and New York. The recall was issued for all five

As part of their deli, Hannaford distributes their own brand of prepackaged foods. The seafood salad with the wrong label was manufactured by Elevation Foods

As part of their deli, Hannaford distributes their own brand of prepackaged foods. The seafood salad with the wrong label was manufactured by Elevation Foods  

Hannaford's is a Northeastern grocery store chain that sells their own brand of prepackaged deli items in store. They have reportedly removed the product from store shelves. 

Still, authorities caution, if you purchased this product from one of the five states mentioned in the past week, you should not eat it. 

Aside from the date you purchased the products, you can check the sell by date - all the affected products are dated with a Use by of November 13 and November 14. 

You can also look for the Universal Product Code, which is usually beneath the barcode, and for affected products is 0 41268 25161 2. 

If you found you've purchased one of the affected items, you can return them to Hannaford stores for a full refund, according to the FDA. 

If you do experience anaphylaxis in response to a food allergy, you can treat it with an epinephrine auto-injector, otherwise known as an EpiPen, and head to the hospital. 

Even with treatment, experts from the Cleveland Clinic recommend going to the nearest emergency room if you suspect having an allergic reaction. 

When addressed, these attacks are highly treatable, according to the Cleveland Clinic: 'with prompt treatment, most people make a full recovery.' 

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