North Fish Usa

Recall #F-1302-2016 · Initiated 2016-03-16

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What happened

North Fish USA recalled cold smoked Saira (a type of fish) that was sold vacuum-packaged because it was produced without proper food safety procedures and stored in unsanitary conditions. The affected product was only distributed in Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this product could be at risk, as improper handling and storage can allow harmful bacteria to grow.

What to do

Check your freezer for North Fish USA cold smoked Saira in 3-piece vacuum packages. If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to where you bought it. Contact the store or manufacturer if you have questions about whether your product is affected.

Product

Cold smoked Saira (Saury), vacuum packaged, 3 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 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

186.2 lbs

Distribution

Nationwied to the following states: FL, PA, NY

Lot / code info

Lot code is also expiration date: 0328SR (exp 03/28/2016)

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2017-03-15