The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1070-2022·Announced 2022-05-25

Gorton's Fish Sandwich Fillets Recalled Due to Bone Fragments

Gorton's is recalling Fish Sandwich Fillets (18.3 oz) because they may contain large and/or sharp fish bones that could pose a choking hazard or cause injury.

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: FDA Class II recall for foreign object contamination (fish bone fragments) with no reported illness or injury. The product poses a risk of choking or oral injury, meeting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Gorton's, Inc. is recalling Gorton's Fish Sandwich Fillets (18.3 oz) because the product may contain large and/or sharp fish bones. These fragments could pose a choking hazard or cause oral injury.

The recalled product was distributed to retailers in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. The affected items were produced under DATE CODE 2060F2 between 15:30 and 17:30 (350 cases total).

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not consume it. Return the product to the retailer for a refund or replacement, or contact Gorton's, Inc. for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
Gorton s Fish Sandwich Fillets, 18.3 OZ, UPC 44400 15440
Manufacturer
Gorton's, Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen Seafood / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
  • bone-fragment
  • choking-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)

  • DATE CODE: 2060F2 TIME RANGE: 15:30-17:30

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

  • MA
  • MD
  • NC
  • NY
  • PA
  • VA

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