The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0359-2016·Announced 2016-01-20

Sockeye Suzy Fish Recalls Smoked Catfish Cans Due to Botulism Risk

Sockeye Suzys Fish LLC is recalling 13,281 cans of smoked catfish in Oregon and Washington due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen that causes serious illness, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Sockeye Suzys Fish LLC is recalling 13,281 cans of Smoked Catfish, Sockeye Suzy Fish brand. The product is a 6 oz. metal can with UPC 7 48252 67252 0. The recall affects cans with production codes starting with OC, with the last distribution date in September 2015.

The recall was initiated 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 agency has classified this recall as Class II.

The affected product was distributed in Oregon and Washington. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Smoked Catfish, Sockeye Suzy Fish brand, metal can with a net weight of 6 oz. UPC 7 48252 67252 0
Affected units
13,281

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 20 recalled by Sockeye Suzys Fish 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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