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

Big O' Smokehouse Whitefish Spread recalled for plastic contamination

Big O' Smokehouse is recalling 4lb and 8oz containers of Whitefish Spread due to white plastic fragments found in the product. The affected spread was distributed to retail stores and distributors in Michigan and 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 FDA classified this recall as Class II. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the hazard is a foreign material contamination (plastic fragments) with no documented adverse health consequences reported.

Plain-English summary

Big O' Smokehouse, Inc. is recalling Big O' Smokehouse 4lb and 8oz Whitefish Spread packaged in plastic containers due to the presence of white plastic foreign material within the product. The recalled product totals 938 lbs and was produced on 05/19/2025 with lot number 1395-5 and expiration date 07/14/2025.

The product was distributed to 44 retail stores and 2 distributors located in Michigan and Illinois. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with the recalled spread should contact the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.

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 — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
  • foreign-material-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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