The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-3487-2017·Announced 2017-09-13

Rushing Waters Fisheries Recalls Smoked Whitefish Fillet for Underprocessing

Rushing Waters Fisheries is recalling smoked whitefish fillets 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 is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is theoretical underprocessing without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC is recalling 22.70 pounds of Whole Foods Smoked Whitefish Fillet. The product is packed in bulk boxes and was distributed in Illinois. The recall is being conducted because the smoked fish products may have been underprocessed.

The affected product is identified by Lot #1139. The labeling on the product states a smoke date of 08/09/17 and a sell-through date of 09/04/17. The smoked fish portions are placed inside a box lined with a plastic bag, which is hand-tied when the box is filled. The weights of each box vary.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Smoked Whitefish Fillet, 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 vary.
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 #1139
  • 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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