Vita Wild Herring in Wine Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Milk
Vita Food Products, Inc. is recalling 8,370 units of Vita Wild Herring in Wine Sauce due to undeclared milk, a major allergen.
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 FDA classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).
Plain-English summary
Vita Food Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 8,370 units of Vita Wild Herring in Wine Sauce, 32oz plastic jars. The product is identified by UPC 22635 40011 and Lot 03609, with a 'Best if Used Before' date of JUN 26 20. The recall was initiated on March 3, 2020, and was terminated on October 8, 2020.
The recall was issued because the product contains undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen. The FDA 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.
The affected product was distributed in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin. Consumers who have this product in their possession should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Vita Wild Herring in Wine Sauce 32oz plastic jar, UPC 22635 40011, 6 jars per case Ready to Eat Keep Refrigerated
- Manufacturer
- Vita Food Products, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Canned/Preserved Fish
- Affected units
- 8,370
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 03609 Best if Used Before JUN 26 20
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