Canned Tuna, Seafood Products Recalled Due to Botulism Concerns
The Kane County Health Department is advising residents that Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC of Warrenton, OR, is voluntarily recalling all Skipanon brand seafood canned products because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
No illnesses have been reported but the products were sold to Internet customers nationwide from the website skipanonbrand.com and distributed to wholesalers and retailers in Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. The last date of distribution of recalled products is September 2015.
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
Affected production codes include any codes starting with “OC” and the code can be found either at the bottom or on top of the can. Products are packaged in metal cans with net weights ranging from 5.5 oz. to 66.5 oz.
More information is available on the company’s website at skipanonbrand.com. If you have any questions, call Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC at (503) 861-8277 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday, or send e-mail to recallskipanonbrand@gmail.com.
| PRODUCT NAME | NET WEIGHT | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| ALBACORE TUNA | 48 oz. (1361 g) |
6 58071 00148 0 |
| ALBACORE TUNA BELLIES | 6.5 oz. (1885 g) | 6 58071 00145 9 |
| ALBACORE TUNA | 66.5 oz. (1885 g) | 6 58071 00144 2 |
| ALBACORE TUNA | 6 oz. (170 g) | 6 58071 00117 6 |
| SMOKED ALBACORE TUNA | 5.5 oz. (156 g) | 6 58071 00116 9 |
| CHINOOK SALMON | 6 oz. (170 g) | 6 58071 00118 3 |
| SMOKED CHINOOK SALMON | 5.5 oz. (156 g) | 6 58071 00112 1 |
| PEPPERED SMOKED CHINOOK SALMON | 5.5 oz. (156 g) | 6 58071 00114 5 |
| COHO SALMON | 6 oz. (170 g) | 6 58071 00119 0 |
| SMOKED COHO SALMON | 5.5 oz. (156 g) | 6 58071 00113 8 |
| COLUMBIA RIVER SOCKEYE DELUXED HANDFILLED * |
6 oz. (170 g) | 6 58071 00120 6 |
| SOCKEYE SALMON | 6 oz. (170 g) | 6 58071 00120 6 |
| SMOKED SOCKEYE SALMON | 5.5 oz. (156 g) | 6 58071 00140 4 |
| FANCY STEELHEAD | 6 oz. (170 g) | 6 58071 00141 1 |
| SMOKED STEELHEAD | 5.5 oz. (156 g) | 6 58071 00142 8 |
| PEPPERED SMOKED STEELHEAD | 5.5 oz. (156 g) | 6 58071 00143 5 |
| SMOKED STURGEON | 5.5 oz. (156 g) | 6 58071 00111 4 |
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