The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0057-2020·Announced 2019-10-30

Roland Black Caviar Recalled for Potential Botulism Contamination

Roland Foods is recalling specific jars of Black Caviar due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. Consumers should check their pantries for the listed UPCs and batch codes.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I and involves Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen associated with serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Roland Foods, LLC is recalling specific sizes of Roland Brand Black Caviar - Whole Grain Lumpfish (Lumpfish Roe) packed in glass jars. The recall involves 2oz, 2x2oz, 3.5oz, and 12oz jars. The total quantity recalled is 704 cases, comprising 20,148 jars.

The recall is being issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium can cause botulism, a serious and potentially life-threatening illness. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The affected products were distributed in 28 US states, the District of Columbia, and 14 international locations including Aruba, Barbados, and Mexico. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and batch codes listed in the recall notice. If you have these products, do not consume them. You may return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Roland Foods, LLC for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Roland Brand Black Caviar - Whole Grain Lumpfish (Lumpfish Roe) packed in glass jars - 2oz & 2x2oz, UPC: 41224200029; 3.5oz, UPC: 41224200203; 12oz, UPCs: 41224200401 & 41224200425
Manufacturer
Roland Foods, LLC

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 (7)

  • Production Code: S0105 (all sizes) Batch Codes: 2oz - J018803
  • J019622
  • J020834
  • 2x2oz - 206
  • 3.5oz - 226
  • 12oz (UPC: 41224200401) - 223
  • (UPC: 41224200425) - 24

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Roland Foods, LLC 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →