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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1882-2013/FDA enforcement
Mike's Quality Meats, INC.·Food·Jul 17, 2013

Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum Packed Salmon

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum-Packed Salmon packaged in 1.5 lb packages is being recalled due to missing information on the label. Specifically, "Important: Keep Frozen Until Used.…

  • Health risk

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

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMike's Quality Meats, INC.
Recalling firmMike's Quality Meats, INC.Eagle River, AK, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Batch number 71013 (this represents the production date) Best by date is 12/10/13
Distribution area
IN

Two restaurants - one in Alaska and one in Oregon

United States

Quantity affected65 - 1.5lb pieces
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 25, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1882-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Mike's Quality Meats, INC. initiated this food recall on July 17, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum-Packed Salmon packaged in 1.5 lb packages is being recalled due to missing information on the label. Specifically, "Important: Keep Frozen Until Used. Thaw under Refrigerated immediately before use". Failure to provide instructions on the label for proper storage and handling of the product can cause Clostridium botulinum to grow and produce toxin. The FDA report lists distribution as: Two restaurants - one in Alaska and one in Oregon.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum-Packed Salmon packaged in 1.5 lb packages is being recalled due to missing information on the label. Specifically, "Important: Keep Frozen Until Used. Thaw under Refrigerated immediately before use". Failure to provide instructions on the label for proper storage and handling of the product can cause Clostridium botulinum to grow and produce toxin.

Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum Packed Salmon was made or distributed by Mike's Quality Meats, INC. in Eagle River, AK, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1882-2013, dated September 25, 2013.

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 Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum Packed Salmon recall?

Mike's Quality Meats, INC. recalled Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum Packed Salmon in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1882-2013. Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum-Packed Salmon packaged in 1.5 lb packages is being recalled due to missing information on the label. Specifically, "Important: Keep Frozen Until Used.…

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 Mike's Quality Meats, 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-1882-2013. 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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