CLASS II Food recall · Reported 21 May 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Kaija Ivasi Lightly Salted Herring Fillets in Oil recalled

Zip International Group is recalling Kaija Ivasi Lightly Salted Herring Fillets in Oil, distributed in Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 26 Apr 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUPC 3585600709 September 7 2013
Quantity recalled11 BOXES (12 tins each)

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-1944-2014
FDA event ID
65741
Recalling firm
Zip International Group, Edison, NJ
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
26 Apr 2013
FDA classified
14 May 2014
Reported
21 May 2014
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons
Product category
Other

Timeline

26 Apr 2013Recall initiated by company
14 May 2014Classified by FDA+383 days
21 May 2014Published in enforcement report+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Kaija Ivasi lightly salted herring does not meet water phase salt standard of five percent for processed fish.

Product as listed by the FDA

Kaija Ivasi Lightly Salted Herring Fillets in Oil UPC 3585600709

Where it was distributed

MD, PA, MN, NY, OH,& PA

MarylandMinnesotaNew YorkOhioPennsylvania

Questions about this recall

Is Kaija Ivasi Lightly Salted Herring Fillets in Oil recalled?

Yes. Zip International Group recalled Kaija Ivasi Lightly Salted Herring Fillets in Oil on 26 Apr 2013. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1944-2014.

Why was it recalled?

Kaija Ivasi lightly salted herring does not meet water phase salt standard of five percent for processed fish.

Which lots are affected?

UPC 3585600709 September 7 2013

Where was it sold?

MD, PA, MN, NY, OH,& PA

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 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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