The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0041-2017·Announced 2016-10-19

Schafer Fisheries Recalls Gefilte Fish Due to HACCP Record Deficiencies

Schafer Fisheries is recalling 250 cases of Twin Fin Deli Gefilte Fish because the company lacked adequate HACCP records. The product was 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, but the source text explicitly states the reason is 'Lack of adequate HACCP records' and does not report any illnesses or injuries. Per the rubric, voluntary precautionary recalls or minor documentation issues without reported harm fall under Moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Schafer Fisheries is voluntarily recalling 250 cases (12 units per case) of Twin Fin Deli Gefilte Fish. The product is labeled as Kosher Fish Products Inc., Fulton, IL, with FDA# 1481764 and a net weight of 24 OZ (680G). The recall was initiated because the company lacked adequate Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) records.

The affected product was distributed in Illinois, New York, and California. Specific lot numbers include 12478, 11945, 12694, 12390, 12395r, 12750, 12819, 12367, 12339Revise, 12366, 12670, 12815, and 12394. Manufacture dates for the recalled units are July 2, 2013, July 10, 2013, and August 13, 2013. The bar code number is 4278600076.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and manufacture dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Label reads in part: TWIN FIN DELI; Gefilte Fish; Kosher Fish Products Inc., Fulton, IL. FDA# 1481764; Net WT. 24 OZ (680G)
Manufacturer
Schafer Fisheries
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
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 (17)

  • Bar Code Number: 4278600076
  • Lot Number: 12478
  • 11945
  • 12694
  • 12390
  • 12395r
  • 12750
  • 12819
  • 12367
  • 12339Revise
  • 12366
  • 12670
  • 12815
  • 12394.
  • Manufacture date: 7/2/2013
  • 7/10/2013
  • 8/13/2013.

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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