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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Dec 2, 2016 (10 years ago)

Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel recall

Recalled by Phil-Am Trading, Inc. · Jersey City, NJ, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Phil-am Trading, Inc. is recalling Phil-am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa-Hasa), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.

Pathogen: Botulism

Clostridium botulinum toxin, a risk in improperly canned or under-processed foods.

The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa Hasa) Net. Wt. 200g (7.05 oz.) packaged: Clear flexible plastic pouch and is topped by a predominantly red tag affixed to the top seal which has the products information.

Quantity: 25 cases (40 pieces in each case)

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

distribution dates -February and November 2016; no codes on product

Where it was sold

Georgia New Jersey New York Pennsylvania

FDA's distribution note: GA, NY, NJ &PA

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Phil-Am Trading, Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Dec 2, 2016
In FDA report of
Dec 28, 2016
Terminated
Mar 30, 2017
FDA recall number
F-0767-2017 · event 75870
Official record
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