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North Fish Inc. Cold Smoked Capelin - recalled due to Clostridium botulinum
2 months ago •source fda.gov • business
Recall notice
4001 Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach, 23456 Virginia, United States
North Fish USA Inc of Hallandale, FL is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin," because the product was found to be over 5” in length and uneviscerated, as such having potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product was distributed in New York and Georgia states to be distributed further to retail stores on East Coast.Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled The sale of uneviscerated fish over 5” in length may contain Clostridium botulinum spores as they are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish.
The product comes in a 9 ounce, plastic package marked with UPC code 4811527003360, and with best before date 07.13.2024 and 01.05.2025 stamped in the back of the package.
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
In case you experienced Botulism symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, report it now. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Company name: North Fish USA INC
Brand name: North Fish Inc.
Product recalled: Cold Smoked Capelin
Reason of the recall: Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
FDA Recall date: August 08, 2024
Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/north-fish-usa-inc-recalls-cold-smoked-capelin-because-possible-health-risk
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