The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2057-2014·Announced 2014-07-09

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.

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 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
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: