The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1384-2016·Announced 2016-06-01

Unlabeled Dried Yellow Fish Recalled for Being Uneviscerated

WD Import and Export Inc. is recalling 2 cases of unlabeled, whole dried yellow fish from China found to be uneviscerated.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

WD Import and Export Inc. is voluntarily recalling 2 cases of Whole Dried Yellow Fish in bulk cardboard boxes. The product is unlabeled and is a product of China. The fish measured 6.5 to 7.5 inches in length. The product was distributed in New York City, NY.

The recall was initiated because the product was found to be uneviscerated based on sampling and analysis by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets. Uneviscerated fish may contain internal organs that are not intended for consumption.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Dried Yellow Fish in bulk cardboard box, unlabeled, Product of China --- Fish measured 6.5 - 7.5 inches in length
Affected units
2

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)

  • Uncoded

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · WD IMPORT AND EXPORT INC.

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