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Awers recalls Grained Salmon Caviar: botulism risk

September 4, 2019 · Awers Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallGrained salmon caviar, refrigerated, was recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Awers
Location
Bellevue, WA
Reported by FDA
September 4, 2019
Recall started
August 15, 2019
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Seafood
Reason type
BotulismOther contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • 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***".
    Quantity: Total 4,288 cans
    Codes: BEST BEFORE JUL 03 2020. BEST BEFORE JUL 15 2020. BEST BEFORE SEP 17 2020. BEST BEFORE OCT 07 2020. BEST BEFORE OCT 13 2020.

Where it was 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.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Awers recalled 1 product, including Grained Salmon Caviar 95g (Sockeye Salmon Caviar), refrigerated, packed in a metal tin with Cyrillic lettering. The tin is green, with red….

Why was it recalled?

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

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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