The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0070-2025·Announced 2025-07-02

Big O' Smokehouse Whitefish Spread Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Big O' Smokehouse is recalling whitefish spread (4lb and 8oz sizes) due to white plastic contamination. Products were distributed to retailers and distributors in Michigan and Illinois.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for foreign material (plastic) with no reported illnesses or injuries. The plastic contamination presents a risk-of-harm to consumers, but no actual injury has been reported.

Plain-English summary

Big O' Smokehouse, Inc. is recalling Big O' Smokehouse whitefish spread packaged in 4lb and 8oz plastic containers due to the presence of white plastic material found within the product. The affected batch (Lot Number 1395-5, produced May 19, 2025, with an expiration date of July 14, 2025) totaled 938 pounds and was distributed to 44 retail stores and 2 distributors in Michigan and Illinois.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled whitefish spread should not consume the product. The presence of plastic material poses a risk of choking or injury. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase or contact Big O' Smokehouse, Inc. with questions.

The recalled product

Product
Big O' Smokehouse 4lb Whitefish Spread Big O' Smokehouse 8oz Whitefish Spread Packaged in plastic containers
Manufacturer
Big O' Smokehouse, Inc.
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat Seafood
Hazard
  • plastic
  • choking

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)

  • Production Date: 05/19/2025 Lot Number: 1395-5 Expiration Date: 07/14/2025

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • IL
  • MI

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