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Vern's Foods & Farm recalls Taylor Shellfish Farms Geoduck Chowder Base: label issue

June 18, 2025 · Vern's Foods & Farm Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallThe ingredients statement declares fish sauce but does not declare anchovies. The Contains statement does not declare fish (anchovies).

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Vern's Foods & Farm
Location
Olympia, WA
Reported by FDA
June 18, 2025
Recall started
May 7, 2025
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Seafood
Reason type
Labeling and quality

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Taylor Shellfish Farms Geoduck Chowder Base, frozen, Ingredients: Potatoes, Clam (Geoduck) ***Butter (Cream, Salt), Fish Sauce Ka Me***CONTAINS: MILK, CLAMS. Product is packed in rigid plastic tubs. Net wt. 16 oz. Produced with local, farm fresh ingredients by: Vern's Foods & Farm, 4419 Harrison Ave. NW #104, Olympia WA 98502
    Quantity: 48/16oz. cans
    Codes: Use By 7-19-25

Where it was distributed

Distributed in WA.

What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Vern's Foods & Farm recalled 1 product, including Taylor Shellfish Farms Geoduck Chowder Base, frozen, Ingredients: Potatoes, Clam (Geoduck) ***Butter (Cream, Salt), Fish Sauce Ka….

Why was it recalled?

The ingredients statement declares fish sauce but does not declare anchovies. The Contains statement does not declare fish (anchovies).

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Distributed in WA.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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