The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2079-2019·Announced 2019-08-28

Ruleau Bros Recalls Smoked Whitefish Pate for Undeclared Allergens

Ruleau Bros, Inc. is recalling Smoked Whitefish Pate because it contains undeclared anchovy, egg, and soy.

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 FDA classified this recall as Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric, due to the significant risk of adverse health consequences from undeclared allergens.

Plain-English summary

Ruleau Bros, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Door County Whitefish Smoked Whitefish Pate, 8oz plastic tubs, due to the presence of undeclared allergens: anchovy, egg, and soy. The recall involves 250 cases, or 3,000 retail units, with lot numbers 19126, 19105, 29029, and 19093, and expiration dates ranging from August 2, 2019, to August 23, 2019.

The affected product was distributed through a single distributor in Illinois, six retailers in Michigan, and via direct sales to consumers at a local farm market in Michigan. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, the most serious type, because the mislabeling poses a significant risk of adverse health consequences to consumers with allergies to these ingredients.

Consumers with allergies to anchovy, egg, or soy should not consume the product. Those who have purchased the affected items should check their lot numbers and expiration dates against the list provided and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Door County Whitefish Smoked Whitefish Pate 8oz plastic tub UPC 8 55356 00402 4 Keep Refrigerated 12 retail units per wholesale case
Manufacturer
Ruleau Bros, Inc.

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 (7)

  • Lot numbers: 19126
  • 19105
  • 29029
  • 19093 Expiration dates: 8/2/19
  • 8/9/19
  • 8/16/19
  • 8/23/19

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: