The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0692-2024·Announced 2024-01-10

Frozen marinated milkfish recalled due to botulism risk from missing storage instructions

Foremost Foods International is recalling Pamana Premium Marinated Bangus due to potential botulism risk. The frozen product in reduced oxygen packaging lacks required freezing and thawing instructions.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is FDA Class II recall of a high-risk pathogen (Clostridium botulinum) without any reported illnesses or injuries. Per the rubric, this matches the High severity criterion of 'high-risk pathogens without reported illness.'

Plain-English summary

Foremost Foods International, Inc. is recalling Pamana Premium Marinated Bangus (Deboned Marinated Milkfish) distributed to supermarkets in California, Hawaii, Washington, Illinois, Nevada, and Texas. Approximately 407 boxes are affected.

The frozen milkfish is packaged in reduced oxygen to extend shelf life. However, the packaging does not include instructions to keep the product frozen or instructions for proper thawing before use. Without these critical instructions, consumers may not handle or store the product safely, creating a potential risk for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.

Consumers should not consume this product. Return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it safely. Anyone who believes they have become ill from this product should consult their healthcare provider and report the illness to the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Pamana Premium Marinated Bangus (Deboned Marinated Milkfish), Net Weight to be Weight at Time of Sale
Manufacturer
Foremost Foods International, Inc.
Hazard
  • botulism
  • missing-freezing-instructions

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 product codes

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

  • CA
  • HI
  • IL
  • NV
  • TX
  • WA