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Thousands of seafood salads have been recalled over fears they may contain undeclared allergens, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports.
More than 1,600 units of Hannaford Seafood Salad, produced by Elevation Foods, have been recalled in five states—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York—because of a mislabeling incident and have now been removed from Hannaford store shelves.
"Consumers with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products," the FDA said in a statement.
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The table below shows the products that were affected.
The products were distributed between October 25 and 29, with use-by dates of November 13 and 14. The use-by date can be found printed on the lid of the container.
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According to the FDA, the recall was initiated after it was discovered that the printer company that produces labels for Hannaford Seafood Salad had provided Elevation Foods with labels that did not match the product. "These labels were created for an upcoming formulation change and were shipped to Elevation Foods in error," the FDA said.
The map below shows the locations where the salads were distributed. No illnesses have been reported in relation to the recalled seafood salads.
"Consumers who purchased the impacted product specified above should not consume the products and can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund," the FDA said.
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Soy allergies occur when the immune system recognizes soy proteins as a foreign substance. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe and include vomiting, wheezing, stomach problems, swelling of the tongue and lips, hives, difficulty breathing, and dizziness.
In severe cases, a soy allergy can cause anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening reaction that hinders breathing and can cause blood pressure to drop dangerously low, limiting blood flow to vital organs.
Anaphylaxis can be treated using an epinephrine injection—also known as an EpiPen. Epinephrine is a naturally occurring molecule in our bodies that is more commonly known as adrenaline, the hormone that regulates our fight-or-flight response. This hormone plays a crucial role in controlling the contraction and relaxation of our muscles, as well as regulating our blood flow, helping to reverse the dangerous symptoms of anaphylaxis.
If you have severe allergies, it is important to carry your epinephrine injection with you.
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