True Taste Cold Smoked Mackerel Recalled for Botulism Risk
True Taste, LLC. is recalling Cold Smoked Mackerel due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. The product was distributed in California and Illinois.
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 agency classification is FDA Class I, and the hazard involves Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen associated with severe illness and death, meeting the criteria for a Critical severity score.
Plain-English summary
True Taste, LLC. is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,932 lbs of True Taste Seafood Cold Smoked Mackerel. The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism. The affected product is sold by weight at the point of sale, approximately 3/4 lb per unit, and contains mackerel, salt, and original smoke.
The recalled product was manufactured between January 1, 2012, and December 14, 2012. It was distributed in California and Illinois. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers or refrigerators for the specific item described above.
Consumers are advised to stop consuming the recalled product immediately. Those who have purchased the product should return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. Individuals who have consumed the product and experience symptoms of botulism, such as double vision, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, or muscle weakness, should seek medical attention immediately.
The recalled product
- Product
- True Taste Seafood Cold Smoked Mackerel; Ingredients: Mackerel salt, original smoke; To be weighed at point of sale - approximately 3/4 lb.
- Manufacturer
- True Taste, LLC.
- Category
- Food — Seafood / Ready-to-Eat
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)
- product made 01012012 to 12142012
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 7 recalled by True Taste, LLC. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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