Michel Cordon Bleu, Inc. Fresh Smoked Trout Plain, sold in various sizes

Michel Cordon Bleu INC recalled Michel Cordon Bleu, Inc. in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Feb 18, 2016.

The recall cites a botulism or toxin risk: "Product is being recalled due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination." This is among the most serious food-safety hazards because the toxin can be life-threatening even in small amounts.

Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "U.S. distribution to the following; CA. No foreign distribution." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Los Angeles, CA. The recall covers 479.20 lbs. Total of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Sep 21, 2016), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.