True North Salmon Recalled for Metal Pit Tags
True North Salmon is recalling gutted farmed Atlantic salmon due to the presence of cylindrical metal pit tags.
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: The recall involves a foreign object (metal tags) in food, which poses a risk of injury (choking or dental damage) even though no specific injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
True North Salmon is voluntarily recalling approximately 21,180.23 pounds of gutted farmed whole Atlantic salmon. The product is packaged in plastic within styrofoam containers and is a product of Canada. The recall is being conducted because the fish may contain cylindrical metal pit tags, which are passive integrated transponders.
The affected product is identified by Lot Code 16139. Specific product codes include DHON 8-10 50#, DHDN 10-12 5O#, DHON 14-16 50#, and DHON 16+ 5O#. The salmon was distributed in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas, as well as to Beijing, China.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check for the presence of metal tags and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- True North Gutted Farmed Whole Atlantic Salmon, various weights from 8 to more than 16 lbs. packaged in plastic in styrofoam container, 50 lbs/case. Product of Canada. Product Code: DHON 8¿10 50# DHDN 10¿12 5O#, DHON 14¿16 50#, DHON 16+ 5O#
- Manufacturer
- True North Salmon
- Category
- Food — Raw Seafood
- 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 Code: 16139
Distribution
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