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Wegmans Lobster & Shrimp Recall: Undeclared Soy Hazard

Wegmans recalls Ready To Cook Lobster & Shrimp Steam Pots due to undeclared soy lecithin. Check your UPC and dates for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0754-2018FoodWegmans ›
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Recalling firmWegmans Food Markets, Inc.1500 Brooks Ave · Rochester, NY 14624-3512
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What happened, in plain English

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling its Ready To Cook Lobster & Shrimp Steam Pot because the product may contain undeclared soy lecithin. This is significant for consumers with soy allergies who might unknowingly consume an allergen. The recall affects packages sold by the pound with specific use or freeze-by dates between January 11 and January 23. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19742-wegmans-lobster-shrimp-recall-undeclared-soy-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19742-wegmans-lobster-shrimp-recall-undeclared-soy-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0754-2018

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“Wegmans Lobster & Shrimp Recall: Undeclared Soy Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19742-wegmans-lobster-shrimp-recall-undeclared-soy-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-0754-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0754-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product contains undeclared soy lecithin, which is an allergen not listed on the label. For individuals with a soy allergy, consuming this ingredient can trigger an allergic reaction that may be serious or life-threatening.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased Wegmans Ready To Cook Lobster & Shrimp Steam Pot, particularly those with soy allergies, in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, or Massachusetts. Individuals who bought packages within the specific date range of January 11 to January 23 are at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if you have Wegmans Ready To Cook Lobster & Shrimp Steam Pot sold by the pound with UPC 2-16326-00000. Verify the use or freeze-by date on the package; only items dated from January 11th to January 23rd are included in this recall.

  • Brand
    Wegmans
  • Product
    Wegmans Ready To Cook Lobster & Shrimp Steam Pot, Sold by the lb. UPC: 2-16326-00000
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 4 products

All 4 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    NY, PA, NJ, MD, VA, MA
Recall numberProduct, codes & lots
F-0752-2018Wegmans Ready To Cook Garlic Parmesan Tilapia, Single, 5 oz UPC: 2-16150-00000 and Wegmans Ready To Cook Garlic Parmesan Tilapia, Twin Pack, 15 oz UPC: 2-16154-00000; Only packages with use or freeze by dates from January 11th to January 23rd are affected.
F-0753-2018Wegmans Ready To Cook Tom Tom Shrimp with Sauce, 11 oz UPC: 2-06048-00000; Only packages with use or freeze by dates from January 11th to January 23rd are affected.
F-0754-2018Wegmans Ready To Cook Lobster & Shrimp Steam Pot, Sold by the lb. UPC: 2-16326-00000; Only packages with use or freeze by dates from January 11th to January 23rd are affected.
F-0755-2018Wegmans Ready To Cook Shrimp Scampi, 6 oz. UPC: 2-16151-00000; Only packages with use or freeze by dates from January 11th to January 23rd are affected.
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Your Product

    Verify that your product matches the UPC 2-16326-00000 and has a use or freeze-by date between January 11 and January 23.

  2. Avoid Consumption

    Do not consume the product if you have a soy allergy, as it contains undeclared soy lecithin.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 6 states.

Alaska: not listedAKMaine: not listedMEVermont: not listedVTNew Hampshire: not listedNHWashington: not listedWAIdaho: not listedIDMontana: not listedMTNorth Dakota: not listedNDMinnesota: not listedMNIllinois: not listedILWisconsin: not listedWIMichigan: not listedMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: not listedRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: not listedORNevada: not listedNVWyoming: not listedWYSouth Dakota: not listedSDIowa: not listedIAIndiana: not listedINOhio: not listedOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: yesNJConnecticut: not listedCTCalifornia: not listedCAUtah: not listedUTColorado: not listedCONebraska: not listedNEMissouri: not listedMOKentucky: not listedKYWest Virginia: not listedWVVirginia: yesVAMaryland: yesMDDelaware: not listedDEArizona: not listedAZNew Mexico: not listedNMKansas: not listedKSArkansas: not listedARTennessee: not listedTNNorth Carolina: not listedNCSouth Carolina: not listedSCDistrict of Columbia: not listedDCOklahoma: not listedOKLouisiana: not listedLAMississippi: not listedMSAlabama: not listedALGeorgia: not listedGAHawaii: not listedHITexas: not listedTXFlorida: not listedFL

FDA distribution: “NY, PA, NJ, MD, VA, MA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 3 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jan 19, 201812. FDA classified it Class II: Feb 5, 201823. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Feb 7, 201834. FDA terminated the recall: Apr 26, 201842018
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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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-0754-2018 (January 19, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0754-2018 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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