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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1826-2014/FDA enforcement
Vita Food Products, INC.·Food·Mar 26, 2014

Herring Fillets in Wine Sauce Sold Under the Elf Brand in 12 OZ

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois is notifying the public that it is recalling 2, 280 individual plastic jars of 12 ounce Elf Herring Fillets in Wine Sauce that…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in 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 FDAIL, MI, MN, WIMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameVita Food Products, INC.
Recalling firmVita Food Products, INC.Chicago, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
10 073302 22111 1
Lot / date codes
  • UPC Code on Cases: 10073302221111. UPC Code on Jars: 73302 12111. Item Number: 005725. Best Before Date: 21 May 14. Lot Number: 03553.
Distribution area
ILMIMNWI

US: IL, MI, MN, WI

United States

Quantity affected2, 280 Jars
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 23, 2014
FDA recall numberF-1826-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Vita Food Products, INC. initiated this food recall on March 26, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois is notifying the public that it is recalling 2, 280 individual plastic jars of 12 ounce Elf Herring Fillets in Wine Sauce that actually contains herring fillets in sour cream and therefore contains undeclared milk. The FDA report lists distribution as: US: IL, MI, MN, WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois is notifying the public that it is recalling 2, 280 individual plastic jars of 12 ounce Elf Herring Fillets in Wine Sauce that actually contains herring fillets in sour cream and therefore contains undeclared milk.

Herring Fillets in Wine Sauce Sold Under the Elf Brand in 12 OZ was made or distributed by Vita Food Products, INC. in Chicago, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1826-2014, dated April 23, 2014.

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 milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk 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 cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk 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 Herring Fillets in Wine Sauce Sold Under the Elf Brand in 12 OZ recall?

Vita Food Products, INC. recalled Herring Fillets in Wine Sauce Sold Under the Elf Brand in 12 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1826-2014. Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois is notifying the public that it is recalling 2, 280 individual plastic jars of 12 ounce Elf Herring Fillets in Wine Sauce that…

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 milk 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 Vita Food Products, 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-1826-2014. 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.