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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1123-2016/FDA enforcement
Swinomish Fish Company, INC·Food·Dec 17, 2015

Native Catch Salmon Bacon, Traditional Flavor

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Traditional flavor of Native Catch Salmon Bacon product is recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The potential for contamination…

  • 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 FDAIN, CA, FL, WAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameSwinomish Fish Company, INC
Recalling firmSwinomish Fish Company, INCLa Conner, WA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 83583 27965 9
Lot / date codes
  • BEST BY codes 1/23/16 and 3/16/16.
Distribution area
INCAFLWA

distributed in CA, FL and WA.

United States

Quantity affected66/8 oz. pkgs, 372/14 oz. pkgs, 3/5 lb. pkgs;
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 27, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1123-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Swinomish Fish Company, INC initiated this food recall on December 17, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Traditional flavor of Native Catch Salmon Bacon product is recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The potential for contamination was noted after a routine Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) inspection discovered that the product had potentially been under processed. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed in CA, FL and WA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Traditional flavor of Native Catch Salmon Bacon product is recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The potential for contamination was noted after a routine Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) inspection discovered that the product had potentially been under processed.

Native Catch Salmon Bacon, Traditional Flavor was made or distributed by Swinomish Fish Company, INC in La Conner, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1123-2016, dated April 27, 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 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 Native Catch Salmon Bacon, Traditional Flavor recall?

Swinomish Fish Company, INC recalled Native Catch Salmon Bacon, Traditional Flavor in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1123-2016. Traditional flavor of Native Catch Salmon Bacon product is recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The potential for contamination…

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 Swinomish Fish Company, 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-1123-2016. 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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