Import Foods Wholesale Inc. in St. Paul, Minnesota is recalling several types of smoked fish after the Minnesota Department of Agriculture found that the product was not properly eviscerated. The viscera, or guts, of fish can be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores, which can cause the very serious foodborne illness botulism.
Product details:
- Smoked Croaker
- 10 pound cardboard box
- Code 298/11
- Product of Guyana
- Smoked Barracuda
- 10 pound cardboard box
- Code 0282/011
- Product of Guyana
- Smoked Big Eye
- 10 pound cardboard box
- Code 287L10
- Product of Guyana
- Smoked Red Snapper
- 10 pound cardboard box
- Code 298-11
- Product of Guyana
- Sold to retail stores in:
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of these products. If you have purchased these products, do not eat it and return it to the place of purchase. For questions, call 1-612-876-5412.
