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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1740-2024/FDA enforcement
North Fish USA, INC.·Food·Aug 1, 2024

Cold Smoked Capelin, 9-ounce Packages, Plastic Trays, 34 Packages Per Case (

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish)

  • 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 FDAGA, NYMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameNorth Fish USA, INC.
Recalling firmNorth Fish USA, INC.Hallandale Beach, FL, United States
UPC / barcodes
4 811527 00336 0
Lot / date codes
  • Best Before:07.13.2024 Best Before: 01.05.2025 UPC code 4811527003360
Distribution area
GANY

U.S. distribution to the following: GA and NY. No foreign distribution.

United States

Quantity affectedTotal of 34 boxes: 07.13.2024: 15 boxes and 01.05.2025: 19 boxes
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 21, 2024
FDA recall numberF-1740-2024

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

North Fish USA, INC. initiated this food recall on August 1, 2024. The FDA enforcement report states: Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish). The FDA report lists distribution as: U.S. distribution to the following: GA and NY. No foreign distribution.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish)

Cold Smoked Capelin, 9-ounce Packages, Plastic Trays, 34 Packages Per Case ( was made or distributed by North Fish USA, INC. in Hallandale Beach, FL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1740-2024, dated August 21, 2024.

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 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

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 Cold Smoked Capelin, 9-ounce Packages, Plastic Trays, 34 Packages Per Case ( recall?

North Fish USA, INC. recalled Cold Smoked Capelin, 9-ounce Packages, Plastic Trays, 34 Packages Per Case ( in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1740-2024. Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish)

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 North Fish USA, 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-1740-2024. 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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