The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1886-2017·Announced 2017-04-19

Lake Fresh Smoked Tilapia Recalled for Un-Removed Internal Organs

Capital Street LLC is recalling Lake Fresh Whole Smoked Tilapia because New York State sampling found the fish was not eviscerated.

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

Plain-English summary

Capital Street LLC is voluntarily recalling Lake Fresh Whole Smoked Tilapia, 8 oz packs, manufactured in Old Bridge, NJ. The recall was initiated after New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) sampling and analysis determined that the smoked tilapia was un-eviscerated, meaning the internal organs were not removed.

The affected product is identified by Lot SM0616-01 with a date of June 21, 2017. The distribution pattern is listed as NY, with a quantity of 4 boxes containing 20 half-pound packs per box.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and date. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Lake Fresh Whole Smoked Tilapia Net Wt 8 oz Capital Street LLC Old Bridge, NJ 08857 UPC 0680296079
Manufacturer
Capital Street LLC

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)

  • Lot SM0616-01 June 21 2017

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: