Grained Salmon Caviar recalled over botulism risk

Recall date

August 15, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

AWERS Inc recalls Grained Salmon Caviar 95g (Sockeye Salmon Caviar), refrigerated, packed in a metal tin with Cyrillic lettering. The tin…

Recall number

F-2094-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

AWERS Inc

Sold / distributed

Distributed in California, New York, Oregon Washington, and Canada. Product was further distributed to Illinois and product may have further distributed to other states.

Why it was recalled

Grained salmon caviar, refrigerated, was recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Grained Salmon Caviar 95g (Sockeye Salmon Caviar), refrigerated, packed in a metal tin with Cyrillic lettering. The tin is green, with red and white writing with an easy open pull lid. UPC 8 85202 00044 3. The label is read in parts: "***GRAINED SALMON CAVIAR ***INGREDIENTS: RED SALMON (FISH) ROE, SALT, SORBIC ACID TO PROTECT FRESHNESS*** KEEP REFRIGERATED AT 32 F OR COOLER***Manufactured by AWERS INC., Bellevue, WA***".