Sockeye Suzy's Fish Co Issuing A Voluntary Recall On All Canned Seafood Products Because Of A Possible Health Risk
Sockeye Suzy’s Fish Co. of White Swan, Washington is voluntarily recalling ALL canned catfish, salmon, sturgeon, and walleye with any codes starting with “OC”, sold under brand Sockeye Suzy Fish, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
All products were sold to consumers from our store and distributed to retail stores and wineries in Washington. The last date of distribution of recalled products was September 2015.
The affected OC code can be found on either the bottom or on top of the can. Recalled products are packaged in metal cans with net weight of 6 oz.
| Product Name | Brand | Net Wt. | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fancy Chinook | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67292 6 |
| Fancy Spring Chinook | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67412 8 |
| Peppered & Smoked Chinook | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67282 7 |
| Peppered & Smoked Chinook | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67302 2 |
| Peppered & Smoked Coho | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67212 4 |
| Peppered & Smoked Steelhead | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67332 9 |
| Peppered & Smoked Sockeye | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67232 2 |
| Smoked Catfish | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67252 0 |
| Smoked Chinook | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67282 7 |
| Smoked Chinook | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67212 4 |
| Smoked Chinook | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67302 2 |
| Smoked Coho | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67222 3 |
| Smoked Garlic Chinook | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67322 0 |
| Smoked Garlic Steelhead | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67362 6 |
| Smoked Jalapeno Chinook | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67312 1 |
| Smoked Jalapeno Spring Chinook | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67392 3 |
| Smoked Jalapeno Sturgeon | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67272 8 |
| Smoked Jalapeno Steelhead | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67352 7 |
| Smoked Sockeye | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67242 1 |
| Smoked Spring Chinook | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67402 9 |
| Smoked Spring Chinook | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67382 4 |
| Smoked Spring Chinook | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67372 5 |
| Smoked Steelhead | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67342 8 |
| Smoked Sturgeon | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 48252 67262 9 |
| Smoked Walleye | Sockeye Suzy Fish | 6 oz. | 7 94504 39610 2 |
There have been no reported cases of illnesses associated with our products to date.
The recalled canned seafood products were made by Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC and this voluntary recall was initiated after we were notified that that our products were possibly under- processed. The problem was discovered during an inspection at Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Consumers who have purchased recalled canned seafood products are urged to destroy or return it to the firm for a full refund.
If you have any questions, please call Sockeye Suzy’s Fish Co. at 509-731-0688 between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm PST, Monday-Friday, or send email to suzylumley@yahoo.com.
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