RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-2079-2019/FDA enforcement
Ruleau Bros, INC.·Food·Jul 30, 2019

Door County Whitefish Smoked Whitefish Pate 8oz Plastic Tub

What you need to know

Class I
  • What happened

    Undeclared Anchovy, Egg, Soy

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Fish-derived ingredients were omitted from the label, creating a risk for fish-allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, IL, MIMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameRuleau Bros, INC.
Recalling firmRuleau Bros, INC.Stephenson, MI, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 55356 00402 4
Lot / date codes
  • Lot numbers: 19126, 19105, 29029, 19093 Expiration dates: 8/2/19, 8/9/19, 8/16/19, 8/23/19
Distribution area
INILMI

Single distributor in IL, six retailers in MI, and direct sales to consumers at a local farm market in Michigan

United States

Quantity affected250 cases; 3000 retail units
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 28, 2019
FDA recall numberF-2079-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ruleau Bros, INC. initiated this food recall on July 30, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared Anchovy, Egg, Soy. The FDA report lists distribution as: Single distributor in IL, six retailers in MI, and direct sales to consumers at a local farm market in Michigan.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared Anchovy, Egg, Soy

Door County Whitefish Smoked Whitefish Pate 8oz Plastic Tub was made or distributed by Ruleau Bros, INC. in Stephenson, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2079-2019, dated August 28, 2019.

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, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

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

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 Door County Whitefish Smoked Whitefish Pate 8oz Plastic Tub recall?

Ruleau Bros, INC. recalled Door County Whitefish Smoked Whitefish Pate 8oz Plastic Tub in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-2079-2019. Undeclared Anchovy, Egg, Soy

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. 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 Ruleau Bros, 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-2079-2019. 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.