North Fish Usa

Recall #F-1295-2016 · Initiated 2016-03-16

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What happened

North Fish USA recalled cold smoked white fish because inspectors found the products were made without proper food safety procedures and in unsanitary conditions. The recall affects vacuum-packaged seafood products distributed to Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this product could be at risk, as improper food safety practices can lead to bacterial contamination.

What to do

Check your freezer for North Fish USA cold smoked white fish products. If you have any, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store where you purchased them. Contact North Fish USA or your local health department if you have questions about whether your product is affected.

Product

Cold smoked white fish, vacuum packaged, one fish per package. Manufactured by North Fish USA, Pembroke Pines, FL 33009

Reason for recall

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, during the last inspection, found that the hot and cold smoked, vacuum packaged seafood were not produced under an adequate HACCP plan and held in unsanitary conditions. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services requested a recall of all vacuum packaged seafood products.

Quantity affected

167.1 lbs

Distribution

Nationwied to the following states: FL, PA, NY

Lot / code info

Lot codes are also expiration dates 0418W (exp 04/18/2016), 0425W (exp 04/25/2016), 0430W (exp 04/30/2016)

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2017-03-15