North Fish USA Recalls Cold Smoked Capelin Due to Botulism Risk
North Fish USA is recalling Cold Smoked Capelin packages due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination in uneviscerated fish. The affected products were distributed in Georgia and New York.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls must score at minimum 4. No illnesses or deaths are reported in the source, preventing a higher score.
Plain-English summary
North Fish USA, Inc. is recalling Cold Smoked Capelin, 9-ounce packages in plastic trays, due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum. The affected products have UPC code 4811527003360 and carry the following Best Before dates: July 13, 2024, and January 5, 2025.
Clostridium botulinum can cause botulism, a serious foodborne illness. The contamination risk in this product stems from uneviscerated fish.
The affected products were distributed to consumers in Georgia and New York. A total of 34 cases were distributed: 15 cases with the July 13, 2024 Best Before date and 19 cases with the January 5, 2025 date.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Return the product to the place of purchase or dispose of it safely.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cold Smoked Capelin, 9-ounce packages, plastic trays, 34 packages per case (Best By Date:07.13.2024), 18 packages per case (Best Buy Date: 01.05.2025), UPC code4811527003360, Keep Frozen,UPC code 4811527003360
- Manufacturer
- North Fish USA, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Seafood / Frozen
- Hazard
- clostridium-botulinum
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:07.13.2024 Best Before: 01.05.2025 UPC code 4811527003360
Distribution
Distributed in 2 states:
- GA
- NY
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