ASK Foods Inc recalls ASK Foods Inc., KRAB SALAD, NET WT. 5 LB (2.27 kg), Plastic tub with a plastic lid,Keep Refrigerated, 2786-140
ASK Foods recalls KRAB SALAD (5 lb) due to potential metal pieces. Consumers should check product code 2786-140 and date code 2242.
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The product has the potential to contain metal pieces.
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What happened, in plain English
ASK Foods is recalling 5-pound KRAB SALAD products that may contain metal pieces. This hazard could cause injury if metal pieces are ingested. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16031-ask-foods-krab-salad-recall-metal-pieces-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16031-ask-foods-krab-salad-recall-metal-pieces-hazard · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0565-2020
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“ASK Foods KRAB SALAD Recall: Metal Pieces Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16031-ask-foods-krab-salad-recall-metal-pieces-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-0565-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0565-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Metal pieces in the salad could be ingested if the product is consumed. This poses a risk of injury from sharp metal fragments.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the 5-pound KRAB SALAD from ASK Foods with product code 2786-140 and date code 2242. People who eat the product are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for product code 2786-140 and date code 2242 on the packaging. The product is sold in 5-pound plastic tubs with a plastic lid that must be kept refrigerated.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for product code 2786-140 and date code 2242 on the packaging.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The product may contain metal pieces, so it is not safe to eat.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for product code 2786-140 and date code 2242 on the packaging.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact ASK Foods for guidance.
Contact ASK Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send ASK Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0565-2020 — ASK Foods ASK Foods Hello, I own a ASK Foods that is covered by recall F-0565-2020 from ASK Foods. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0565-2020 (January 7, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0565-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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