North Fish Usa

Recall #F-1301-2016 · Initiated 2016-03-16

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What happened

North Fish USA recalled sliced cold smoked Escolar fish because it was produced without proper safety procedures and in unsanitary conditions. The affected products are 8 oz and 1 lb vacuum-sealed packages sold in Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this product could potentially be affected, as unsafe handling can introduce harmful bacteria.

What to do

Check if you have this product at home by looking for North Fish USA brand on 8 oz or 1 lb packages of sliced cold smoked Escolar. If you do, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it.

Product

Sliced cold smoked Escolar, 8 oz and 1 lb, vacuum packaged. 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

8 oz - 145 pieces, 1 lb - 72 pieces

Distribution

Nationwied to the following states: FL, PA, NY

Lot / code info

Lot codes are also expiration dates: 8 oz - 0314E (exp 03/14/2016), 0404E (exp 04/04/2016), 0411E (exp 04/11/2016); 1 lb - 0404E (exp 04/04/2016), 0411E (exp 04/11/2016)

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2017-03-15