The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1743-2017·Announced 2017-04-05

Seafood Avenue Recalls Anchovy Products Due to Botulism Risk

Seafood Avenue is recalling specific lots of anchovy products because they may support the growth of Clostridium botulinum, a pathogen that can produce toxins.

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, 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

Seafood Avenue is voluntarily recalling two types of anchovy products: DH. ANCHOVY 2.2 Lbs. (Item No: D0161) and DH. ANCHOVY 3.5 oz. (Item No: D0162). The recall involves 490 units of these products.

The recall is being issued because the products may have the potential for pathogen growth and toxin formation due to Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium can produce a toxin that causes botulism, a serious illness.

The affected products were distributed in California, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Illinois, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Texas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, and Utah. Consumers who have these products should check their lot codes against the following: TTL-D1615, TTL-H0715, TTL-L1014, and TTL-K2814. If the lot codes match, consumers should not consume the product and should contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
DH. ANCHOVY 2.2 Lbs.; Item No: D0161; B/C: 59033 50161; DH. ANCHOVY 3.5 oz..; Item No: D0162; B/C: 59033 50162
Manufacturer
Seafood Avenue
Category
Food — Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
490

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 (2)

  • Lot Codes: TTL-D1615 and TTL-H0715
  • Lot Codes: TTL-L1014 and TTL-K2814

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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