Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Food recall · Reported January 29, 2020
Smoked Salmon Chowder, Pike Place Chowder brand, item #89201, distributed By PPC Trading Co. M. BOX #262 4580 Klahanie Drive SE Issaquah WA 98029. There are 16/16 oz. retail packages per master case. Retail package net wt. 16 oz. UPC 8 56112 00406 7. The 16 oz. inner individual pouch has a clear film lid and the label is read in parts: "***Pike Place CHOWDER *** SMOKED SALMON CHOWDER *** CONTAINS: FISH (SALMON), MILK, SHELLFISH (LOBSTER, SHRIMP), WHEAT***". The outer RETAIL package, w
The outer retail packaging claims "Gluten Free" but the inner individual pouch declares wheat.
Northwest Gourmet Food Products Inc recalled Smoked Salmon Chowder, Pike Place Chowder brand, item #89201, distributed By PPC Trading … - a moderate-severity action.
Smoked Salmon Chowder, Pike Place Chowder brand, item #89201, distributed By PPC Trading … was recalled by Northwest Gourmet Food Products Inc in January 29, 2020. Reason: The outer retail packaging claims "Gluten Free" but the inner individual pouch declares wheat.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0527-2020 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Northwest Gourmet Food Products Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-The outer retail packaging claims "Gluten Free" but the inner individual pouch declares wheat..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- January 29, 2020
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0527-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-0527-2020) was formally reported on January 29, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 18, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Northwest Gourmet Food Products Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Renton, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as 236 cases.
The documented reason for this recall is: The outer retail packaging claims "Gluten Free" but the inner individual pouch declares wheat. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: distributed in CO and WA.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Food recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
236 cases
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Product description
Smoked Salmon Chowder, Pike Place Chowder brand, item #89201, distributed By PPC Trading Co. M. BOX #262 4580 Klahanie Drive SE Issaquah WA 98029. There are 16/16 oz. retail packages per master case. Retail package net wt. 16 oz. UPC 8 56112 00406 7. The 16 oz. inner individual pouch has a clear film lid and the label is read in parts: "***Pike Place CHOWDER *** SMOKED SALMON CHOWDER *** CONTAINS: FISH (SALMON), MILK, SHELLFISH (LOBSTER, SHRIMP), WHEAT***". The outer RETAIL package, which house the 16 oz. inner individual pouch, is read in parts: "***Pike Place CHOWDER *** SMOKED SALMON CHOWDER *** Wild Northwest Smoked Salmon. Cream Cheese. Capers & Vegetables ***Keep Frozen. Thaw. Heat & Serve ***Allergens: Fish, Shellfish, Milk***GLUTEN FREE***". The MASTER case label is read in parts: "*** PIKE PLACE SMOKED SALMON CHOWDER ***89201 ***KEEP FROZEN UNTIL USED. THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION IMMEDIATELY BEFORE USE*** PRODUCT MAY BE KEPT UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR UP TO 15 DAYS PRIOR TO USE *** CONTAINS: FISH (SALMON), MILK, SHELLFISH (LOBSTER, SHRIMP), WHEAT***".
Reason for recall
The outer retail packaging claims "Gluten Free" but the inner individual pouch declares wheat.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0527-2020 |
| Date reported | January 29, 2020 |
| Date initiated | December 18, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Northwest Gourmet Food Products Inc |
| Firm location | Renton, WA |
| Affected scope | 236 cases |
| Distribution | distributed in CO and WA. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Smoked Salmon Chowder, Pike Place Chowder brand, item #89201, distributed By PPC Trading Co. M. BOX #262 4580 Klahanie Drive SE Issaquah WA 98029. There are 16/16 oz. retail packages per master case. Retail package net wt. 16 oz. UPC 8 56112 00406 7. The 16 oz. inner individual pouch has a clear film lid and the label is read in parts: "***Pike Place CHOWDER *** SMOKED SALMON CHOWDER *** CONTAINS: FISH (SALMON), MILK, SHELLFISH (LOBSTER, SHRIMP), WHEAT***". The outer RETAIL package, which house the 16 oz. inner individual pouch, is read in parts: "***Pike Place CHOWDER *** SMOKED SALMON CHOWDER *** Wild Northwest Smoked Salmon. Cream Cheese. Capers & Vegetables ***Keep Frozen. Thaw. Heat & Serve ***Allergens: Fish, Shellfish, Milk***GLUTEN FREE***". The MASTER case label is read in parts: "*** PIKE PLACE SMOKED SALMON CHOWDER ***89201 ***KEEP FROZEN UNTIL USED. THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION IMMEDIATELY BEFORE USE*** PRODUCT MAY BE KEPT UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR UP TO 15 DAYS PRIOR TO USE *** CONTAINS: FISH (SALMON), MILK, SHELLFISH (LOBSTER, SHRIMP), WHEAT***".. Recalled by Northwest Gourmet Food Products Inc. Units affected: 236 cases.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The outer retail packaging claims "Gluten Free" but the inner individual pouch declares wheat.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on January 29, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0527-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: distributed in CO and WA..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (F-0527-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.
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