Why it was recalled
During an inspection by FDA, it was found that the Little Mermaid Smoked Herring and Little Mermaid Pickled Herring were uneviscerated. The firm initiated the recall due to potential for Clostridium botulinum.
Product description
Little Mermaid Brand Smoked Herring.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
No codes. Products sold prior to 04/04/2013.
Where it was sold
California.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1316-2013
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Apr 4, 2013
- FDA report date
- Apr 24, 2013
- Quantity
- approximately 12.81 lbs
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Little Mermaid Smokehouse
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1316-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- North Hollywood
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 64836
- Address
- 7409 Bellaire Ave
- Code information
- No codes. Products sold prior to 04/04/2013.
- Postal code
- 91605-4304
- Report date
- Apr 24, 2013
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1316-2013
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Little Mermaid Smokehouse
- Product quantity
- approximately 12.81 lbs
- Termination date
- Jul 10, 2013
- Reason for recall
- During an inspection by FDA, it was found that the Little Mermaid Smoked Herring and Little Mermaid Pickled Herring were uneviscerated. The firm initiated the recall due to potential for Clostridium botulinum.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Little Mermaid Brand Smoked Herring.
- Distribution pattern
- California.
- Recall initiation date
- Apr 4, 2013
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Apr 12, 2013