Whole Foods Smoked Whitefish Fillet, packed in bulk boxes. Labeling states: Smoked on: 08/09/17, Sell Through: 09/04/17. Smoked fish portions are placed inside of a box lined with a plastic bag, which is hand-tied when the box is filled. Weights of each box vary.
Recalled by Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC on Aug 11, 2017
Recall Summary
Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC recalled Whole Foods Smoked Whitefish Fillet, packed in bulk boxes. in a Class III action, the FDA tier used when a product is unlikely to cause adverse health effects, typically for labeling or minor regulatory issues on Aug 11, 2017.
The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Rushing Waters Fisheries is recalling 3 smoked fish products because they may have been underprocessed."
Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "IL." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Palmyra, WI. The recall covers 22.70lbs of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Sep 13, 2017), 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.
Reason for Recall
Rushing Waters Fisheries is recalling 3 smoked fish products because they may have been underprocessed.
Product Description
Whole Foods Smoked Whitefish Fillet, packed in bulk boxes. Labeling states: Smoked on: 08/09/17, Sell Through: 09/04/17. Smoked fish portions are placed inside of a box lined with a plastic bag, which is hand-tied when the box is filled. Weights of each box vary.
Distribution
IL
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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