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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1415-2014/FDA enforcement
Big Blue Fisheries·Food·Sep 27, 2013

Hickory Smoked Black Cod Is Sold in Vacuum Packed Plastic Packages, NET Weight from 0.5 to 1…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A process failure may have allowed harmful bacteria to survive in a product that is meant to be safe.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBig Blue Fisheries
Recalling firmBig Blue FisheriesSitka, AK, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • All lots, packed between 09/24/11 to 09/24/13.
Distribution area
Nationwide

distributed nationwide and sold online via the website Alaskasmokedfish.com

United States

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: January 22, 2014
FDA recall numberF-1415-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Big Blue Fisheries initiated this food recall on September 27, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Because the products may not have been fully processed, product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens could lead to illness if consumed. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed nationwide and sold online via the website Alaskasmokedfish.com.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Because the products may not have been fully processed, product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens could lead to illness if consumed.

Hickory Smoked Black Cod Is Sold in Vacuum Packed Plastic Packages, NET Weight from 0.5 to 1… was made or distributed by Big Blue Fisheries in Sitka, AK, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1415-2014, dated January 22, 2014.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Botulism

Symptoms to watch for

Possible blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness and breathing difficulty. Seek urgent medical care for these symptoms.

When symptoms may appear

Neurological symptoms typically begin 12 to 36 hours after exposure, but can appear sooner or later.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal.
  2. 2Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results.
  3. 3Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

Botulism is a medical emergency. Contact emergency services for breathing or neurological symptoms.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Hickory Smoked Black Cod Is Sold in Vacuum Packed Plastic Packages, NET Weight from 0.5 to 1… recall?

Big Blue Fisheries recalled Hickory Smoked Black Cod Is Sold in Vacuum Packed Plastic Packages, NET Weight from 0.5 to 1… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1415-2014. Big Blue Fisheries, LLC. is recalling ALL smoked products from all lots and codes, various sizes, in vacuum packages because the products may not have been properly cooked and…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal. Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results. Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

Is the Big Blue Fisheries recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1415-2014. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.