The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0538-2018·Announced 2018-01-10

Rachael's Food Corporation Recalls Smoked Sable Fish Due to Listeria Risk

Rachael's Food Corporation is recalling Springfield Smoked Fish Smoked Sable because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was sold nationwide through retail and online channels.

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 source text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I, which mandates a score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen associated with serious health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Rachael's Food Corporation is voluntarily recalling Springfield Smoked Fish Smoked Sable, catch weight, because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall involves approximately 43,606.61 pounds of the product. The affected items are identified by lot or unit numbers ranging from 20171 through 33171.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide through retail and online sales. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. They should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact the recalling firm, Rachael's Food Corporation.

The recalled product

Product
SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH Smoked Sable, Catch weight, UPC: N/A
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 (1)

  • Lot/Unit Numbers: 20171 through 33171

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 recalled by Rachael's Food Corporation 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 19 products in this recall →