The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0388-2016·Announced 2015-12-16

Skipanon Brand Canned Steelhead Recalled for Potential Botulism Risk

Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC is recalling approximately 57,000 cans of canned steelhead due to lack of documentation and possible under-processing, which could lead to 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 involves a risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination, a high-risk pathogen associated with severe injury or death, and the agency classification is Class II, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or high-risk pathogens.

Plain-English summary

Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC is recalling all cans and pouches of Skipanon Brand seafood, including steelhead trout products. The recall involves approximately 57,000 cans of Skipanon Brand Seafood Fancy Steelhead. The product is identified by a paper label with a yellow background and a blue-gray stripe at the bottom, listing ingredients as Farm-Raised Steelhead and Sea Salt. The cans have a net weight of 6 oz (170g) and a UPC of 58071 00141. Can codes begin with OCST.

The recall is being conducted due to a lack of documentation and the possibility of under-processed product. Under-processed seafood could lead to contamination with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism. The agency classification for this recall is Class II.

The product was distributed to Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, and was also sold to internet customers nationwide via the website skipanonbrand.com. There are no foreign, VA, or DoD consignees. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Canned Steelhead with paper label reading in part: ***SKIPANON BRAND SEAFOOD FANCY STEELHEAD***Ingredients: Farm-Raised Steelhead, Sea Salt NET WT. 6 OZ. (170g)***" UPC: 58071 00141 Can code beginning with OCST. Label has a yellow background with a blue-gray stripe at
Affected units
57,000

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 (1)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 15 recalled by Skipanon Brand Seafoods 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 15 products in this recall →