Skipanon Brand Seafoods product recalled over botulism risk

Recall date

October 9, 2015

Source

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

Official notice title

Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC recalls Canned Albacore Tuna Bellies with paper label reading in part: ***SKIPANON BRAND SEAFOOD ALBACORE TUNA BELLIES or Ventr…

Recall number

F-0382-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC

Sold / distributed

No Foreign Consignees No VA or DoD Consignees. Distributed to Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington and sold to internet customers nationwide from the website skipanonbrand.com.

Why it was recalled

All cans and pouches of Skipanon Brand seafood, including tuna bellies products are being recalled due to lack of documentation and possible under-processed product. Under-processed seafood could lead to contamination 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

Canned Albacore Tuna Bellies with paper label reading in part: ***SKIPANON BRAND SEAFOOD ALBACORE TUNA BELLIES or Ventresca***Ingredients: Albacore Tuna Bellies, Sea Salt, Spanish Olive Oil***NET WT. 66.5 OZ. (1885g)***" UPC: 58071 00145 Can code beginning with OCKB. Label background is yellow with a blue stripe on the bottom and multiple colored ink lettering.