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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0698-2018/FDA enforcement
Manicaretti INC·Food·Jan 12, 2018

Iasa Colatura Di Alici Di Cetara Anchovy Extract

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed notification received from Italy regarding high histamine levels in imported anchovy sauce.

  • 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 FDAAZ, CA, CO, CT +17 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameManicaretti INC
Recalling firmManicaretti INCOakland, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 93232 54200 37 93232 54203 4
Lot / date codes
  • 100ML L.11/2015 EXP:11/30/2018 L.08/2016 EXP:08/31/2019 L.03/2017 EXP:03/31/2020 L.06/2017 EXP:06/30/2020 L.07/2017- EXP:07/31/2020 L.11/2017 EXP:11/30/2020 250ML L.01/2016 EXP:01/31/2019 L.06/2016 EXP:06/30/2019 L.08/2017 EXP:08/31/2020
Distribution area
AZCACOCTHIIDILLAMAMEMIMNOHOKPARISCTNUTVAWA

AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, OH, OK., PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA

United States

Quantity affected811 CS FOR 100ML AND 101 CS FOR 250ML (6 units per case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 7, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0698-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Manicaretti INC initiated this food recall on January 12, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed notification received from Italy regarding high histamine levels in imported anchovy sauce. The FDA report lists distribution as: AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, ID, IL, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, OH, OK., PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed notification received from Italy regarding high histamine levels in imported anchovy sauce.

Iasa Colatura Di Alici Di Cetara Anchovy Extract was made or distributed by Manicaretti INC in Oakland, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0698-2018, 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 UPC and lot code 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 Iasa Colatura Di Alici Di Cetara Anchovy Extract recall?

Manicaretti INC recalled Iasa Colatura Di Alici Di Cetara Anchovy Extract in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0698-2018. Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed notification received from Italy regarding high histamine levels in imported anchovy sauce.

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 Manicaretti INC 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-0698-2018. 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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