Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel Recalled for Potential Botulism Contamination
Phil-Am Trading is recalling smoked mackerel due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination, which can cause life-threatening illness.
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 bacterium can cause 'life-threatening illness or death' and the agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a score of 5 per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Phil-Am Trading, Inc. is recalling Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa Hasa), Net Wt. 200g (7.05 oz.). The product is packaged in a clear flexible plastic pouch with a predominantly red tag affixed to the top seal. The recall involves 25 cases, with 40 pieces in each case.
The recall is being issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause life-threatening illness or death. The agency has classified this recall as Class I.
The affected product was distributed in Georgia, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Distribution dates were February and November 2016. There are no codes on the product. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa Hasa) Net. Wt. 200g (7.05 oz.) packaged: Clear flexible plastic pouch and is topped by a predominantly red tag affixed to the top seal which has the products information.
- Manufacturer
- Phil-Am Trading, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Smoked Fish
- 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 (2)
- distribution dates -February and November 2016
- no codes on product
Distribution
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