The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1381-2015·Announced 2015-03-11

S&S Food Import Recalls Dried Roach Fish for Botulism Risk

S&S Food Import Corp. is recalling uneviscerated dried roach fish due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. The product was distributed in six states.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the hazard involves Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

S&S Food Import Corp. is recalling all packages of uneviscerated Dried Roach (Vobla) fish. The recall was initiated due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism.

The affected product is described as Roach dry eviscerated salted Fish (Rutilus rutilus), weighing 0.365 Kg per unit. The fish is held in plastic packaging and shipped in 5 Kg (11 lb) boxes. The product was imported by B&I Overseas Trading Inc. in Van Nuys, California, and distributed by S&S Food Import Corp. in Brooklyn, New York. The country of origin is Lithuania.

The recall involves 36 boxes of the product. Distribution occurred in California, Georgia, Illinois, Washington, New Jersey, and New York. The best-before date for the affected units is 06.05.2015. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
Roach dry eviscerated salted Fish (Rutilus rutilus), Weight 0.365 Kg. Product is held in plastic packaging & shipped in 5 Kg (11 lb) boxes. Imported by: B&I Overseas Trading Inc, Van Nuys, California 91406. Distributed By: S and S Food Import Corp. 5337 Preston Court, Brookly
Manufacturer
S&S Food Import Corp.
Category
Food — Dried Fish
Hazard
Affected units
36

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)

  • Best before: 06.05.2015

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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