North Fish Usa recalls vacuum-packed hot smoked escolar chunks due to inadequate food safety practices during production. Products were found unsanitary and not produced under proper HACCP plans.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, during the last inspection, found that the hot and cold smoked, vacuum packaged seafood were not produced under an adequate HACCP plan and held in unsanitary conditions. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services requested a recall of all vacuum packaged seafood products.
North Fish Usa is recalling vacuum-packed hot smoked escolar chunks because they were produced without proper food safety measures. This could lead to foodborne illness if the product is consumed.
The product was made without proper food safety protocols, including inadequate HACCP plans and unsanitary conditions. This increases the risk of contamination that could cause foodborne illness if eaten.
Anyone who purchased these vacuum-packed escolar chunks from North Fish Usa in Pembroke Pines, FL. People who consume the product are at risk of foodborne illness.
Look for vacuum-packed hot smoked escolar chunks with lot code 0217E (exp 02/17/2016) manufactured in Pembroke Pines, FL. Products sold in the US by North Fish Usa are affected.
Identify if your product has lot code 0217E (expiration date 02/17/2016) and was manufactured in Pembroke Pines, FL.
The product was found unsafe due to inadequate food safety practices and unsanitary conditions during production. It is not recommended for consumption.
Look for vacuum-packed hot smoked escolar chunks with lot code 0217E (exp 02/17/2016) manufactured in Pembroke Pines, FL.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so you should check with North Fish Usa for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send North Fish Usa to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1305-2016 — North Fish Usa North Fish Usa Hello, I own a North Fish Usa that is covered by recall F-1305-2016 from North Fish Usa. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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