Roland Brand Red Caviar Recalled for Potential Botulism Contamination
Roland Foods is recalling specific jars of Red 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, which is the highest level of recall for serious health hazards. Additionally, Clostridium botulinum is a high-risk pathogen associated with severe illness.
Plain-English summary
Roland Foods, LLC is recalling 575 cases (14,856 jars) of Roland Brand Red Caviar - Whole Grain Lumpfish (Lumpfish Roe) packed in glass jars. The recall involves 2oz, 2x2oz, 3.5oz, and 12oz sizes. The product was distributed across 28 US states and Washington, DC, as well as 14 international locations including Aruba, Barbados, and Mexico.
The recall is being issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium can cause botulism, a rare but serious illness. The affected products are identified by Production Code S0105 and specific batch codes: J018821 and J02767 for 2oz; 154 and 155 for 2x2oz; 168 for 3.5oz; and 175 and 25 for 12oz.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and batch codes listed in the recall notice. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact Roland Foods for a refund or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Roland Brand Red Caviar - Whole Grain Lumpfish (Lumpfish Roe) packed in glass jars - 2oz & 2x2oz, UPC: 41224202023; 3.5oz, UPC: 41224202207; 12oz, UPCs: 41224202405 & 41224202420
- 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 - J018821
- J02767
- 2x2oz - 154
- 155
- 3.5oz - 168
- 12oz (UPC: 41224202405) - 175
- (UPC: 41224202420) - 25
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.
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