FDA recall record

North Fish Usa Salted Mackerel, vacuum packaged, one fish per package recall — FDA F-1296-2016

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, during the last inspection, found that the hot and cold smoked, vacuum packaged seafood were…

Class IIclassification
F-1296-2016official record ID
May 11, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-1296-2016
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmNorth Fish Usa
Report dateMay 11, 2016
Recall initiation dateMar 16, 2016
Quantity160 pieces
LocationHallandale Beach, FL, United States

Official product description

Salted Mackerel, vacuum packaged, one fish per package. Manufactured by North Fish USA, Pembroke Pines, FL 33009

Why the product was recalled

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.

Distribution information

Nationwied to the following states: FL, PA, NY

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.

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