The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2283-2016·Announced 2016-09-21

Southeastern Mills Recalls Tortilla Encrusted Breader for Tilapia

Southeastern Mills is recalling 87 bags of Tortilla Encrusted Breader for Tilapia because it was manufactured with flour recalled by General Mills due to E. coli contamination.

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 is classified as FDA Class II and involves E. coli contamination, a high-risk pathogen. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant hazards or high-risk pathogens are rated as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Southeastern Mills Custom Seasoning Solutions is recalling 87 40-pound bags of Tortilla Encrusted Breader for Tilapia. The product was manufactured for High Liner Foods in Newport News, Virginia, and distributed in Virginia. The recall is being conducted because the product was manufactured with flour that was previously recalled by General Mills due to E. coli contamination.

The specific product affected is identified by Item #100032591 and Lot # 1061674. The total quantity involved is 3,480 pounds. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Tortilla Encrusted Breader for Tilapia, Net Wt. 40 lbs, Sm# 1000323591, MFG For High Liner Foods, Newport News, VA 23603.
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 (2)

  • Item #100032591
  • Lot # 1061674

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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