Severity
Critical
FDA Food recall · Reported December 28, 2016
Phil-am Trading, Inc. is recalling Phil-am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa-Hasa), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause li…
Phil-Am Trading, Inc. recalled Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa Hasa) Net. Wt. 200g (7.05 oz.) packaged: Clear flexible p… - a critical-severity action.
Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa Hasa) Net. Wt. 200g (7.05 oz.) packaged: Clear flexible p… was recalled by Phil-Am Trading, Inc. in December 28, 2016. Reason: Phil-am Trading, Inc. is recalling Phil-am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa-Hasa), because it has the potential to be c…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0767-2017 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Phil-Am Trading, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Phil-am Trading, Inc. is recalling Phil-am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa-Hasa), because it has the potential to be c….
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0767-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #F-0767-2017) was formally reported on December 28, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 2, 2016. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Phil-Am Trading, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Jersey City, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 25 cases (40 pieces in each case).
The documented reason for this recall is: Phil-am Trading, Inc. is recalling Phil-am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa-Hasa), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: GA, NY, NJ &PA. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
25 cases (40 pieces in each case)
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa Hasa) Net. Wt. 200g (7.05 oz.) packaged: Clear flexible plastic pouch and is topped by a predominantly red tag affixed to the top seal which has the products information.
Phil-am Trading, Inc. is recalling Phil-am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa-Hasa), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0767-2017 |
| Date reported | December 28, 2016 |
| Date initiated | December 2, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Phil-Am Trading, Inc. |
| Firm location | Jersey City, NJ |
| Affected scope | 25 cases (40 pieces in each case) |
| Distribution | GA, NY, NJ &PA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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