The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0843-2020·Announced 2020-03-25

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
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

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

Same manufacturer · Vita Food Products, Inc.

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