The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0039-2017·Announced 2016-10-19

Schafer Fisheries Recalls Fish Hot Dogs Due to HACCP Record Deficiencies

Schafer Fisheries is recalling specific lots of fish hot dogs because of inadequate HACCP records. The products were distributed in Illinois, New York, and California.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and is driven by documentation deficiencies (lack of HACCP records) rather than a confirmed contamination or injury event, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Schafer Fisheries is voluntarily recalling certain lots of fish hot dogs. The recall is being conducted due to a lack of adequate Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) records. The affected products include 1 lb vacuum-packaged fish hot dogs labeled as TWIN FIN DELI Franks and 15 lb boxes of fish hot dogs.

The recalled items were distributed in Illinois, New York, and California. Specific lot numbers and manufacture dates are listed in the official recall notice. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot numbers against the official recall list. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
*** 1) Fish hot dogs total 1 lb in weight vacuum packaged in plastic bags; Label reads in part: TWIN FIN DELI; Franks; Net WT. 1lb (453g); Kosher Fish Products Inc. Fulton, IL FDA# 1481764; *** 2) Fish hot dogs total 15 lbs in weight packaged 120 x box with a poly liner
Manufacturer
Schafer Fisheries
Category
Food — Fish Products
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (13)

  • *** 1) Bar Code Number: 4278600053
  • Lot Number: 12509
  • 12650
  • 12651
  • 12489
  • 12534
  • 12750
  • 12773
  • 12763
  • 12762
  • Manufacture date: 7/23/2013
  • 7/29/2013
  • 8/13/2013. *** 2) Bar Code Number:

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Schafer Fisheries under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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