The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1924-2016·Announced 2016-08-24

Greenland Trading Recalls Al Rasheed Sardines Due to Botulism Risk

Greenland Trading Corp is recalling Al Rasheed Sardines due to potential C. botulinum contamination. The product was distributed in seven states.

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 recall is classified as 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. C. botulinum contamination is a high-risk pathogen associated with botulism.

Plain-English summary

Greenland Trading Corporation is recalling Al Rasheed Sardines, Item #4017, due to potential contamination with C. botulinum. The recall involves 106 cases, with 24 packages in each case. The product code is 03/2017, and the label is not available as the product was identified through NYSDAM sampling.

The affected sardines were distributed in California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. C. botulinum is a bacterium that can produce a toxin causing botulism, a rare but serious illness.

Consumers who have purchased or possess this product should stop using it immediately. They should check their pantries for Al Rasheed Sardines with the code 03/2017 and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Al Rasheed Sardine Item #4017 Label not available - NYSDAM sampling.
Manufacturer
Greenland Trading Corp
Category
Food — Canned Seafood
Hazard

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)

  • 03/2017

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

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