CLASS II Food recall · Reported 4 Sep 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Grained Salmon Caviar (Sockeye Salmon Caviar), refrigerated recalled
Awers is recalling Grained Salmon Caviar (Sockeye Salmon Caviar), refrigerated, distributed in California, Illinois, New York, Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 15 Aug 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-2094-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83585
- Recalling firm
- Awers, Bellevue, WA
- Brand
- Grained
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Aug 2019
- FDA classified
- 29 Aug 2019
- Reported
- 4 Sep 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Botulism
- Product category
- Salmon
Timeline
| 15 Aug 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Aug 2019 | Classified by FDA | +14 days |
| 4 Sep 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Grained salmon caviar, refrigerated, was recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
Product as listed by the FDA
Grained Salmon Caviar 95g (Sockeye Salmon Caviar), refrigerated, packed in a metal tin with Cyrillic lettering. The tin is green, with red and white writing with an easy open pull lid. UPC 8 85202 00044 3. The label is read in parts: "***GRAINED SALMON CAVIAR ***INGREDIENTS: RED SALMON (FISH) ROE, SALT, SORBIC ACID TO PROTECT FRESHNESS*** KEEP REFRIGERATED AT 32 F OR COOLER***Manufactured by AWERS INC., Bellevue, WA***".
Where it was distributed
Distributed in California, New York, Oregon Washington, and Canada. Product was further distributed to Illinois and product may have further distributed to other states.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Grained salmon caviar, refrigerated, was recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
Which lots are affected?
BEST BEFORE JUL 03 2020. BEST BEFORE JUL 15 2020. BEST BEFORE SEP 17 2020. BEST BEFORE OCT 07 2020. BEST BEFORE OCT 13 2020.
Where was it sold?
Distributed in California, New York, Oregon Washington, and Canada. Product was further distributed to Illinois and product may have further distributed to other states.
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 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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