Oregon Seafood Firm Recalls Canned Fish for Possible Botulism Risk

Skipanon Brand Seafood LLC of Warrenton, OR, is voluntarily recalling ALL LOTS, ALL SIZES of ALL Skipanon brand canned seafood products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use any of the recalled 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 distention and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

There have been no reported cases of illness to date.

Products were distributed to wholesalers and retailers in Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington and sold to Internet customers nationwide from the website at skipanonbrand.com. The last date of distribution of recalled products is September 2015.

Affected production codes include any codes starting with “OC.” 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.

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 DELUXE 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

* This label shows Packed by Oregon Ocean Seafoods (old firm name).

This voluntary recall was initiated due to lack of documentation and possibly under-processed products. The problem was discovered during an inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is ongoing. This recall is being made with the knowledge of FDA and the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

Customers are advised to return any of the recalled products, or to contact the company and hold for pickup all recalled products. At this point, the company is determining the best course of action to remedy the situation.

Those with questions may call Skipanon Brand Seafoods LLC at (503) 861-8277 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or email to recallskipanonbrand@gmail.com.

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