RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0700-2018/FDA enforcement

Sapori Di Mare Colatura Di Alici Di Cetura

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    Claudio Specialty Foods is recalling anchovy sauce after receiving a telephone call from their supplier notifying them that the product was found to contain high levels of…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAPAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameClaudio Wholesale, INC. (Dba) Claudio Specialty Foods
Recalling firmClaudio Wholesale, INC. (Dba) Claudio Specialty FoodsPhiladelphia, PA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot #'s. 3/2017 or 09/2017
Distribution area
PA

PA

United States

Quantity affected216 cs, 12 units/case Imported from IASA SRL, Pellezzano, Italy
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 7, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0700-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Claudio Wholesale, INC. (Dba) Claudio Specialty Foods initiated this food recall on January 10, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Claudio Specialty Foods is recalling anchovy sauce after receiving a telephone call from their supplier notifying them that the product was found to contain high levels of histamine. The FDA report lists distribution as: PA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Claudio Specialty Foods is recalling anchovy sauce after receiving a telephone call from their supplier notifying them that the product was found to contain high levels of histamine.

Sapori Di Mare Colatura Di Alici Di Cetura was made or distributed by Claudio Wholesale, INC. (Dba) Claudio Specialty Foods in Philadelphia, PA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0700-2018, dated February 7, 2018.

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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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

Undeclared fish

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a fish allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed fish allergy, especially anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a fish allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

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 Sapori Di Mare Colatura Di Alici Di Cetura recall?

Claudio Wholesale, INC. (Dba) Claudio Specialty Foods recalled Sapori Di Mare Colatura Di Alici Di Cetura in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0700-2018. Claudio Specialty Foods is recalling anchovy sauce after receiving a telephone call from their supplier notifying them that the product was found to contain high levels of…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a fish allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Claudio Wholesale, INC. (Dba) Claudio Specialty Foods 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-0700-2018. 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.