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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0837-2013/FDA enforcement
Williams West & Witt's Products Company·Food·Nov 28, 2012

#425n Primarque Fish Base, NET Weight 50 Pounds (22.68 kg) Packed for Primarque Products, …

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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 FDAIN, IL, KY, MA +2 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWilliams West & Witt's Products Company
Recalling firmWilliams West & Witt's Products CompanyMichigan City, IN, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot 291203A, 191210A
Distribution area
INILKYMANYWI

USA including IN, IL, KY, MA, NY, WI

United States

Quantity affected250 LBS.
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 26, 2012
FDA recall numberF-0837-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Williams West & Witt's Products Company initiated this food recall on November 28, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The FDA report lists distribution as: USA including IN, IL, KY, MA, NY, WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

#425n Primarque Fish Base, NET Weight 50 Pounds (22.68 kg) Packed for Primarque Products, … was made or distributed by Williams West & Witt's Products Company in Michigan City, IN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0837-2013, dated December 26, 2012.

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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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

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 #425n Primarque Fish Base, NET Weight 50 Pounds (22.68 kg) Packed for Primarque Products, … recall?

Williams West & Witt's Products Company recalled #425n Primarque Fish Base, NET Weight 50 Pounds (22.68 kg) Packed for Primarque Products, … in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0837-2013. The ingredient label did not identify the source of butter and cream ingredient as milk, an allergen. Consumers with a milk allergy run the risk of serious or life-threatening…

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 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 Williams West & Witt's Products Company 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-0837-2013. 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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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.