Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC

Recall #F-0382-2016 · Initiated 2015-10-09

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What happened

Skipanon Brand Seafoods is recalling canned Albacore Tuna Bellies (66.5 oz cans with UPC 58071 00145 and can codes starting with OCKB) because the company lacks proper documentation that the product was processed safely. Under-processed canned seafood could potentially contain harmful bacteria called Clostridium botulinum.

Who is at risk

Everyone who has consumed or may consume this product should be aware of this recall, as botulism can affect any person regardless of age or health status.

What to do

Check your pantry for cans matching the description above. If you have this product, do not eat it; throw it away or return it to where you purchased it. Contact Skipanon Brand Seafoods if you have questions about whether you purchased affected product.

Product

Canned Albacore Tuna Bellies with paper label reading in part: ***SKIPANON BRAND SEAFOOD ALBACORE TUNA BELLIES or Ventresca***Ingredients: Albacore Tuna Bellies, Sea Salt, Spanish Olive Oil***NET WT. 66.5 OZ. (1885g)***" UPC: 58071 00145 Can code beginning with OCKB. Label background is yellow with a blue stripe on the bottom and multiple colored ink lettering.

Reason for recall

All cans and pouches of Skipanon Brand seafood, including tuna bellies products are being recalled due to lack of documentation and possible under-processed product. Under-processed seafood could lead to contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

Quantity affected

approximately 57,000 cans total

Distribution

No Foreign Consignees No VA or DoD Consignees. Distributed to Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington and sold to internet customers nationwide from the website skipanonbrand.com.

Lot / code info

All lots

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2017-06-26