Lao Thai Nam Salted Fish Recalled for Botulism Risk
Lao Thai Nam Corporation is recalling 120 packs of Number One Sompa Salted Fish due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. The product was distributed in Texas.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen associated with severe illness, and is classified as FDA Class II, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk or high-risk pathogens.
Plain-English summary
Lao Thai Nam Corporation is recalling 120 packs of Lao Thai Nam Number One Sompa Salted Fish, Net Wt 7 oz. (198 g). The product is identified by UPC 8 84332 00019 4 and was produced by Lao Thai Nam at 4444 W. Illinois Ave., Ste 400a, Dallas, TX 75211.
The recall was initiated because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium can cause botulism, a serious and potentially life-threatening illness. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.
The affected product was distributed in Texas (TX). All product distributed prior to 03/31/14 is included in this recall. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop consuming it if found.
The recalled product
- Product
- Lao Thai Nam Number One Sompa Salted Fish, Net Wt 7 oz. (198 g), Produced by Lao Thai Nam, 4444 W. Illinois Ave., Ste 400a, Dallas, TX 75211, UPC 8 84332 00019 4
- Manufacturer
- Lao Thai Nam Corporation
- Category
- Food — Canned / Preserved Fish
- Affected units
- 120
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)
- All product distributed prior to 03/31/14.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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