North Fish Usa

Recall #F-1297-2016 · Initiated 2016-03-16

Plain-language summary

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What happened

North Fish USA is recalling salted herring sold in 30-piece pails because the product was made in conditions that didn't meet food safety standards. The company's facility had sanitation issues and lacked proper safety procedures during production.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this product could be at risk, as unsanitary conditions can allow harmful bacteria to contaminate food.

What to do

If you bought salted herring in a pail from North Fish USA, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. The recall affects products sold in Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Product

Salted Herring in pail, 30 pieces 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 , and the salted herring 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 and the salted herring.

Quantity affected

2,748 pieces

Distribution

Nationwied to the following states: FL, PA, NY

Lot / code info

Lot codes are also expiration dates: 0208H (exp02/08/2016), 0328H (exp 03/28/2016), 0411H (exp 04/11/2016)

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2017-03-15