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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-3485-2017/FDA enforcement
Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC·Food·Aug 11, 2017

Whole Foods Smoked Peppered Atlantic Salmon Portion, Packed in Bulk Boxes

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Rushing Waters Fisheries is recalling 3 smoked fish products because they may have been underprocessed.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. 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 FDAILMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameRushing Waters Fisheries, LLC
Recalling firmRushing Waters Fisheries, LLCPalmyra, WI, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot #1155, Smoked on 08/09/17, Sell Through: 09/04/17
Distribution area
IL

IL

United States

Quantity affected92.13lbs
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 13, 2017
FDA recall numberF-3485-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC initiated this food recall on August 11, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Rushing Waters Fisheries is recalling 3 smoked fish products because they may have been underprocessed. The FDA report lists distribution as: IL.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Rushing Waters Fisheries is recalling 3 smoked fish products because they may have been underprocessed.

Whole Foods Smoked Peppered Atlantic Salmon Portion, Packed in Bulk Boxes was made or distributed by Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC in Palmyra, WI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-3485-2017, dated September 13, 2017.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

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

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 Whole Foods Smoked Peppered Atlantic Salmon Portion, Packed in Bulk Boxes recall?

Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC recalled Whole Foods Smoked Peppered Atlantic Salmon Portion, Packed in Bulk Boxes in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-3485-2017. Rushing Waters Fisheries is recalling 3 smoked fish products because they may have been underprocessed.

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 Rushing Waters Fisheries, LLC 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-3485-2017. 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.