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Class I
Rachael's Food Corporation
Recall #F-0544-2018 · Initiated 2017-12-12
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Rachael's Food Corporation is recalling SPRINGFIELD SMOKED Whitefish Meat (5 lb bags) because it may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness. This is a Class I recall, meaning there is a reasonable probability that the product could cause adverse health effects.
Who is at risk
Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of severe illness.
What to do
Check your freezer for SPRINGFIELD SMOKED Whitefish Meat with UPC 045049117111 and do not eat it. Either throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive problems.
Product
SPRINGFIELD SMOKED Whitefish Meat, 5 lb bag, UPC: 045049117111
Reason for recall
Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity affected
43606.61 pounds (total for all products)
Distribution
Nationwide through retail and online sales.
Lot / code info
Lot/Unit Numbers: 18171 through 43171
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Telephone
Terminated
2018-05-01
Recalling firm
Rachael's Food Corporation
150 Switzer Ave
Springfield, MA 01109-1027
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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