CLASS I Food recall · Reported 5 Apr 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
DH. Anchovy recalled by Seafood Avenue
Seafood Avenue is recalling DH. Anchovy, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 21 Oct 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1743-2017
- FDA event ID
- 72473
- Recalling firm
- Seafood Avenue, El Monte, CA
- Brand
- DH. Anchovy
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Oct 2015
- FDA classified
- 27 Mar 2017
- Reported
- 5 Apr 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Botulism
- Product category
- Fish
Timeline
| 21 Oct 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Mar 2017 | Classified by FDA | +523 days |
| 5 Apr 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product may have the potential for pathogen growth and toxin formation due to Clostridium botulinum.
Product as listed by the FDA
DH. ANCHOVY 2.2 Lbs.; Item No: D0161; B/C: 59033 50161; DH. ANCHOVY 3.5 oz..; Item No: D0162; B/C: 59033 50162
Where it was distributed
CA, PA, CO, IL, WI, MA, TX, MD, MI, MN, UT
CaliforniaColoradoIllinoisMassachusettsMarylandMichiganMinnesotaPennsylvaniaTexasUtahWisconsin
Questions about this recall
Is DH. Anchovy recalled?
Yes. Seafood Avenue recalled DH. Anchovy on 21 Oct 2015. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1743-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Product may have the potential for pathogen growth and toxin formation due to Clostridium botulinum.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Codes: TTL-D1615 and TTL-H0715; Lot Codes: TTL-L1014 and TTL-K2814
Where was it sold?
CA, PA, CO, IL, WI, MA, TX, MD, MI, MN, UT
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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