Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC

Recall #F-0386-2016 · Initiated 2015-10-09

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What happened

Skipanon Brand canned sockeye salmon is being recalled because the company lacks proper documentation showing the cans were processed safely. Under-processed canned seafood can potentially contain harmful bacteria called Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these products is potentially at risk, as botulism can affect all consumers regardless of age or health status.

What to do

Stop eating this product immediately. If you have Skipanon Brand sockeye salmon cans (6 oz size, UPC 58071 00120) with either the old green/yellow label or new yellow label with can codes starting with OCBB, throw them away or return them to the store. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms like difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness, or blurred vision after eating this product.

Product

COLUMBIA RIVER SOCKEYE (Old label) Canned Sockeye Salmon with paper label reading in part: ***SKIPANON BRAND DELUXE HANDFILLED COLUMBIA RIVER SOCKEYE*** Ingredients: Sockeye Salmon, Salt NET WT. 6 OZ. (170g)*** UPC: 58071 00120 Label has green and yellow background with a red border and multiple colored ink lettering. SOCKEYE SALMON (New label) Canned Sockeye Salmon with paper label reading in part: ***SKIPANON BRAND SEAFOOD SOCKEYE SALMON***Ingredients: Sockeye Salmon, Sea Salt. NET wt. 6 oz. (170g)***" UPC: 58071 00120 Can code beginning with OCBB Label has a yellow background with a blue/gray stripe on the bottom and multiple colored ink lettering.

Reason for recall

All cans and pouches of Skipanon Brand seafood, including salmon 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