Un-eviscerated fish recalled for botulism risk, mold and insect larvae
Vicky IT is recalling 10 lbs of Bona Fish because the fish is un-eviscerated and may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, is contaminated with mold, and contains insect larvae.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: Scored 5 because the FDA classified this recall as Class I, which the rubric assigns the Critical tier.
Plain-English summary
Bona Fish is being recalled. The FDA record states the fish is un-eviscerated and may therefore be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, is contaminated with mold, and contains filth in the form of insect larvae.
The recall covers 10 lbs, distributed in New York. No product codes are listed in the record. The FDA has classified the recall as Class I.
Un-eviscerated fish carries a botulism risk because the toxin-producing organism is present in the viscera. Botulism is a serious illness.
Anyone holding this product should not eat it and should follow the retailer's instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bona Fish
- Manufacturer
- Vicky IT Inc.
- Category
- Food — Seafood
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)
- no codes
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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