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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1924-2016/FDA enforcement
Greenland Trading Corp·Food·Jun 20, 2016

Al Rasheed Sardine Item #4017 Label Not Available - Nysdam Sampling

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Greenland Trading Corporation is recalling Al Rasheed Sardines due to potential C. botulinum contamination.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, FL, MA, NJ +3 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGreenland Trading Corp
Recalling firmGreenland Trading CorpPaterson, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • 03/2017
Distribution area
CAFLMANJNYPATN

CA, FL, MA, NJ, NY, PA and TN

United States

Quantity affected106 cases (24 packages each)
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 24, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1924-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Greenland Trading Corp initiated this food recall on June 20, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Greenland Trading Corporation is recalling Al Rasheed Sardines due to potential C. botulinum contamination. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA, FL, MA, NJ, NY, PA and TN.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Greenland Trading Corporation is recalling Al Rasheed Sardines due to potential C. botulinum contamination.

Al Rasheed Sardine Item #4017 Label Not Available - Nysdam Sampling was made or distributed by Greenland Trading Corp in Paterson, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1924-2016, dated August 24, 2016.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 Al Rasheed Sardine Item #4017 Label Not Available - Nysdam Sampling recall?

Greenland Trading Corp recalled Al Rasheed Sardine Item #4017 Label Not Available - Nysdam Sampling in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1924-2016. Greenland Trading Corporation is recalling Al Rasheed Sardines due to potential C. botulinum contamination.

What are the symptoms of Botulism exposure?

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

How quickly can Botulism symptoms appear?

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

Who is most at risk from Botulism?

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

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.

How do I get a refund from Greenland Trading Corp?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1924-2016 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Greenland Trading Corp 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-1924-2016. 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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