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“Company name: Serafin Fishery
Brand name: Serafin Fishery
Product recalled: Salmon Dip and Whitefish Dip
Reason of the recall: Undeclared Eggs, Milk, Anchovies, and Soy
FDA Recall date: August 13, 2020
Recall details: Serafin Fishery is recalling its 8-ounce containers of Salmon Dip and Whitefish Dip because they may contain... See More undeclared anchovies, eggs, milk and soy. People who have allergies to anchovies, eggs, milk and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled Salmon Dip and Whitefish Dips were distributed locally in retail stores.  The product comes in an 8-ounce, clear plastic package marked with lot #729 and lot #807 on the top and with expiration dates of August 12, 2020 and August 24, 2020 on the label.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recall was initiated after it was discovered during an inspection conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development that the products’ labeling did not list all of the products’ ingredients.

Production of the product has been suspended until FDA and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected. Individuals with an allergy or sensitivity to anchovies, eggs, milk and soy should not consume these products. Households that include individuals with an allergy or sensitivity to any of these allergens should dispose of the recalled product.  

Consumers who have purchased the 8-ounce packages of Salmon Dip and Whitefish Dip are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Serafin Fishery at 1-989-879-4596, Monday thru Friday from 9 to 5 p.m.

Check the full recall details on fda.gov

Source: FDA ”

“Report date: Aug 10, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no written employee health policy on site. Must provide and maintain for review. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: no written... See More cleaning procedure for a vomiting/diarrhea event and required equipment. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed approximately 10 lbs cooked, ready to eat shrimp being stored on display in the raw seafood display cooler in between raw shrimp, directly next to and touching the raw shrimp. Instructed all ready to eat and raw animal origin foods must be stored separated and protected. Shrimp discarded, estimated value $50. 00. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

20. Proper cooling time and temperature
- comments: observed approximately 10 lbs cooked pork in a deep metal container with a metal lid inside the cooks line two door cooler at an improper temperature of 70f. Management states the pork was cooked that day. No time/temperature logs on site. Reviewed with the manager proper cooling procedures of using loosely covered shallow containers, quick chills in freezers/times required for the cooling process. Pork discarded. Estimated value at $10. 00 priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed approximately 15 lbs cooked whole chicken, pre-packaged in a hot holding display unit at inadequate temperatures of 123. 1f & 128. 1f. Instructed all hot foods must be held at a hot holding temperature of 135f or above. All discarded. Estimated value $50. 00. Priority violation 7-38-005. See above violation #20 for citation.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed a poster wall menu of assorted breakfast egg items that may be cooked to order. Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food. Must provide a consumer advisory that discloses and reminds customers of such items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers must be properly labeled with the product common name.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all pre-packaged, prepared foods such as salsas etc. Must be properly labeled with the business name and address, list of ingredients including packaged foods from other companies that are sold in the store.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: torn rubber door gaskets on the cooks line two door cooler. Must replace.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: produce prep cutting board in poor repair with deep blackened grooves. Must replace or re-surface.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation throughout.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must not use cardboard as liner for shelving in the display hot holding food unit. Shelving must be smooth and cleanable. Shelving under the display hot holding food unit damaged/chipping and in poor repair. Must replace.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must provide a back flow prevention device on the water nozzle next to the hand sink in the far rear prep area. Noted attached hose to faucet.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: excessive dust on the north washroom ceiling ventilation. Must clean and maintain. Must not use cardboard as matting for the floors throughout.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: wall coving at the entrance to the rear prep area with missing/damaged tiles and plaster. Must repair.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: inoperable ventilation in the south washroom. Must repair/replace.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“I had a Vanilla milkshake and chips at around 6-7pm, my chips were dry and barely warm and the milkshake was quite milky I came to notice. It had a milky smell which made it hard to finish. It’s now 11-12 pm going into am and I am having constant... See More trapped wind and a really upset stomach. Since this is all I had and dairy is known for causing such problems I believe it was from the Milkshake. This is really poor, I had faith that I wouldn’t be poisoned here and they’ve failed me. They must clean there machines properly and make sure the milk is not out of date !! ”

“Report date: Aug 5, 2020
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the cooks line hand washing sink with inadequate hot water. Hot water noted at a maximum of 93. 9f and drastically reducing temperature and water pressure when water is used elsewhere in the facility.... See More Instructed to provide consistent hot water with a minimum temperature of 100f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: printed menu does not disclose or remind customers of the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food and electronic menu being used on customers cell phones during covid with no consumer advisory available. Must provide a consumer advisory that reminds and discloses all items that are raw or under cooked on all menus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation throughout the facility. Floors must be clear for cleaning and monitoring.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: raw wooden shelving at the basement stairwell must be painted/sealed to be smooth and easily cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: wall next to the ice machine where the clean ice scoop is held with excessive dust and dirt. Must clean and maintain. ----raw wooden door in the basement prep leading to the chemical storage must be painted/sealed to be smooth and easily cleanable.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: the above pending city of chicago certified food manager must obtain allergen training.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from 3-10-20 report #2365485 not corrected. #55- found floors,walls, and ceiling not smooth and easy to clean at lower level preparation/dish washing/food storage. Must provide smooth, non-cracked/damaged floor, smooth, cleanable. #55- all unused equipment, plastic containers and buckets stored on the ground of the rear patio must be removed from the premises to prevent rodent harboring. #55-: all holes, openings, crevices, throughout establishment along all baseboards, on all walls in the basement prep, behind ice machine, all storage areas must be sealed/repaired to be smooth and cleanable. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“The FSA announced the recall of Sainsbury’s semi-skimmed less than 2% fat 1 litre UHT milk by Sainsbury’s because of possible microbiological contamination that could lead to spoilage. This may make the product unsafe to consume.

The company advises consumers not to consumer this product and to return it to... See More the place of purchase for a full refund.

- by Sainsbury’s semi-skimmed less than 2% fat UHT milk. 1 litre. Best before: 28 December 2020 and 29 December 2020

Check the full recall details here food.gov.uk

Source: FSA ”

“I went there to get a double bacon burger and strawberry milkshake 8/5/2020 that night I vomit and shortly after had a bad stomache ache which is still discomforting. Today is 8/9/2020 hopefully last day and that was the first and last time eating there. ”

“Milkshake  Daughter had chocolate milkshake and was cramping straight away after, not sick until 2am- but nausea all evening until she threw up- all chocolate water x2 then after 3 hrs started having watery diarrea  ”

“Report date: Aug 3, 2020
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: we observed black and pink slime substance at interior of ice machine water reservoir in prep area. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005,citation issued

28. Toxic substances... See More properly identified, stored, & used
- comments: observed a white gallon stored on floor without no labeling of toxic contents. Employee stated that was bleach in it. Instructed to properly label all working containers of toxic materials with its common name. Manager removed container upon my request priority foundation violation 7-38-015. Citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: two door reach-in cooler air temp of 58. 5f to 64f. Manager removed tcs food in the morning. Tagged unit:held for inspection' do not use'. Priority violation:7-38-005,no citation issued.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: all wiping cloths in all prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: quaternary chemical test strips on site, however unable to check sanitizing levels for three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets to sanitize dining tables due to said strips at one point were wet and dried. Must provide chemical test strips to be able to check sanitizer solution. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: mop sink room is extremely clutter,instructed to remove what is not needed and elevate 6'off the floor what is needed

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from 4-23-2019,#2285649 #51) 5-204. 12 unable to identify back flow prevention/vacuum breaker device on: ice machine in rear(unit now is relocated at front under service counter). Instructed manager to identify and or install back flow prevention/vacuum breaker device on said areas. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090,citation issued.

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: previous inspection summary report from april 23,2019 report# 2285649 not posted conspicuous to consumers as required nor on site. Priority foundation: 7-42-010(b). New summary report given and posted

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Order an ice-coffee with almond milk no sugar after drinking it I had SHARP pains striking in my abdominal areas in the center. I was in so much pain I couldn’t lay down so I took my bra off and to message under my bust/upper stomach and sit on the... See More toilet. The worst pain as if something was tearing me apart inside. Went away after an hour so scary & painful!!!! ”

“I ordered an iced white chocolate mocha with almond milk. Within 1 1/2 hours I was vomiting and had diarrhea throughout the night ”