The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-3485-2017·Announced 2017-09-13

Rushing Waters Recalls Smoked Atlantic Salmon Portions for Underprocessing

Rushing Waters Fisheries is recalling Smoked Peppered Atlantic Salmon Portions because they may have been underprocessed. The product was distributed in Illinois.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as a Class III recall, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a potential underprocessing issue without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC is recalling 92.13 pounds of Whole Foods Smoked Peppered Atlantic Salmon Portions. The product is packed in bulk boxes and was distributed in Illinois. The specific lot number is 1155, with a 'Smoked on' date of 08/09/17 and a 'Sell Through' date of 09/04/17.

The recall was initiated because the smoked fish products may have been underprocessed. Underprocessing can allow harmful bacteria to survive, posing a potential health risk to consumers.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and dates listed above. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Smoked Peppered Atlantic Salmon Portion, packed in bulk boxes. Labeling states: Smoked on: 08/09/17, Sell Through: 09/04/17. Smoked fish portions are placed inside of a box lined with a plastic bag, which is hand-tied when the box is filled. Weights of each box var
Manufacturer
Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC
Category
Food — Smoked Fish
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 (3)

  • Lot #1155
  • Smoked on 08/09/17
  • Sell Through: 09/04/17

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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