North Fish Usa

Recall #F-1304-2016 · Initiated 2016-03-16

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What happened

North Fish USA is recalling cold smoked sliced fish products (salmon and escolar) because they were made without proper food safety procedures and stored in unclean conditions. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, meaning the product could cause health problems.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these products could potentially be affected, as the safety concerns apply to all consumers.

What to do

If you purchased cold smoked sliced fish in 8 oz or 1 lb vacuum packages from North Fish USA, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Check your freezer or refrigerator if you live in Florida, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Product

Cold smoked Sliced Fish Assorted (cold smoked Salmon and 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 0 195 pieces, 1 lb - 118 pieces

Distribution

Nationwied to the following states: FL, PA, NY

Lot / code info

Lot codes are also expiration dates: 0328S (exp 03/28/2016), 0314E (exp 03/14/2016), 0404S (exp 04/04/2016), 0404E (exp 04/04/2016), 0411S (exp 04/11/2016), 0411E (exp 04/11/2016) (Lots listed are same for both package sizes)

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2017-03-15