North Fish Usa

Recall #F-1305-2016 · Initiated 2016-03-16

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What happened

North Fish USA is recalling hot smoked escolar fish chunks because the products were made in unsanitary conditions and without proper food safety procedures. Inspectors in Florida found these issues during a routine check.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this product could be at risk, as unsanitary conditions can lead to harmful bacteria or other foodborne illness.

What to do

If you have this product, do not eat it. Check your freezer for North Fish USA hot smoked escolar chunks in vacuum packages and throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them.

Product

Hot smoked Escolar chunks, vacuum packaged, one chunk 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

40 packages

Distribution

Nationwied to the following states: FL, PA, NY

Lot / code info

Lot code is also expiration date: 0217E (exp 02/17/2016)

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2017-03-15