EURO FOODS GROUP USA NJ INC — Class I: Crown Farms Dried Suri Cut, 200 gm, in plastic pack, 25 packages per box, keep frozen
Euro Foods Group USA NJ Inc has initiated an ongoing Class I recall of Crown Farms Dried Suri Cut (dried ribbon fish) packaged in 200 gm plastic packs. The recall was issued because the imported product was not properly eviscerated prior to the drying process.
This recall affects Euro Foods Group USA NJ Inc, seafood importers, and quality compliance departments responsible for overseeing imported dried seafood products. It also impacts retailers and distributors holding inventory of the specified Crown Farms brand.
The designation of a Class I recall indicates that the FDA considers this a situation where there is a reasonable probability that exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The lack of proper evisceration in dried fish is a significant regulatory concern typically associated with the risk of Clostridium botulinum toxin development. This enforcement action suggests a failure in foreign supplier verification or internal quality controls regarding raw material specifications for imported seafood.
Immediately verify if your supply chain includes imported dried fish products and review supplier evisceration verification protocols. Ensure all Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC) specifically address the biological hazards associated with uneviscerated seafood. Operations should audit import records for 'Crown Farms' branded dried fish to initiate necessary removal actions.
Class I. Reason: The firm imported and distributed dried ribbon fish that was not properly eviscerated prior to drying.. Product: Crown Farms Dried Suri Cut, 200 gm, in plastic pack, 25 packages per box, keep frozen. Firm: EURO FOODS GROUP USA NJ INC (Totowa NJ United States). Status: Ongoing.
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