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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

North Fish USA Cold Smoked Capelin Recalled for Potential Botulism Risk

Agency Publication Date: August 14, 2024
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Summary

North Fish USA, Inc. is recalling a total of 34 boxes of Cold Smoked Capelin because the fish were found to be uneviscerated. Uneviscerated fish of this size can carry a risk of contamination with Clostridium botulinum, which can lead to life-threatening illness. The recalled products were sold in 9-ounce plastic trays and distributed to retailers in Georgia and New York. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

Risk

Uneviscerated fish can harbor Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which produce a toxin that causes botulism. Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness that can cause difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness, and respiratory failure.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled product is North Fish USA Cold Smoked Capelin, sold in 9-ounce plastic trays with UPC 4811527003360 and 'Best Before' dates of 07.13.2024 or 01.05.2025.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact North Fish USA, Inc. for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Cold Smoked Capelin (9-oz)by North Fish USA
Variants: 9-ounce plastic trays
UPC Codes:
4811527003360
Date Ranges: Best Before: 07.13.2024, Best Before: 01.05.2025

Total of 34 boxes affected. Product of Belarus.

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“North Fish USA Inc. Cold Smoked Capelin”

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 95101
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: North Fish USA, Inc.
Sold By: Retailers in Georgia; Retailers in New York
Manufactured In: Belarus
Units Affected: Total of 34 boxes: 07.13.2024: 15 boxes and 01.05.2025: 19 boxes
Distributed To: Georgia, New York

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