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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1959-2016/FDA enforcement
Northwest Wild Products·Food·Oct 19, 2015

Oregon Sardines - Spicy Tomato-nw Wild Products, 6.5 OZ

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    All canned black cod, salmon, sardines, steelhead, sturgeon, tuna, and Razor clams with any codes starting with OC because it has the potential to be contaminated with…

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameNorthwest Wild Products
Recalling firmNorthwest Wild ProductsAstoria, OR, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • any codes starting with OC and it can be found on top or bottom of a can. Last date of distribution was September 2015.
Distribution area
IN

distributed in Oregon and sold to consumers through mail orders. The firm did not keep records regarding who the product was sold to.

United States

Quantity affectedcannot be determined
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 31, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1959-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Northwest Wild Products initiated this food recall on October 19, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: All canned black cod, salmon, sardines, steelhead, sturgeon, tuna, and Razor clams with any codes starting with OC because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed in Oregon and sold to consumers through mail orders. The firm did not keep records regarding who the product was sold to.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: All canned black cod, salmon, sardines, steelhead, sturgeon, tuna, and Razor clams with any codes starting with OC because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.

Oregon Sardines - Spicy Tomato-nw Wild Products, 6.5 OZ was made or distributed by Northwest Wild Products in Astoria, OR, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1959-2016, dated August 31, 2016.

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 Oregon Sardines - Spicy Tomato-nw Wild Products, 6.5 OZ recall?

Northwest Wild Products recalled Oregon Sardines - Spicy Tomato-nw Wild Products, 6.5 OZ in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1959-2016. All canned black cod, salmon, sardines, steelhead, sturgeon, tuna, and Razor clams with any codes starting with OC because it has the potential to be contaminated with…

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 Northwest Wild Products 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-1959-2016. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.