CLASS I Food recall · Reported 28 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa Hasa) Net recalled by Phil-Am Trading
Phil-Am Trading is recalling Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa Hasa) Net, distributed in Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 2 Dec 2016 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-0767-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75870
- Recalling firm
- Phil-Am Trading, Jersey City, NJ
- Brand
- Phil-Am
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Dec 2016
- FDA classified
- 19 Dec 2016
- Reported
- 28 Dec 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Botulism
- Product category
- Fish
Timeline
| 2 Dec 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Dec 2016 | Classified by FDA | +17 days |
| 28 Dec 2016 | 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
Phil-am Trading, Inc. is recalling Phil-am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa-Hasa), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.
Product as listed by the FDA
Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa Hasa) Net. Wt. 200g (7.05 oz.) packaged: Clear flexible plastic pouch and is topped by a predominantly red tag affixed to the top seal which has the products information.
Where it was distributed
GA, NY, NJ &PA
Questions about this recall
Is Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa Hasa) Net recalled?
Yes. Phil-Am Trading recalled Phil-Am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa Hasa) Net on 2 Dec 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0767-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Phil-am Trading, Inc. is recalling Phil-am Smoked Mackerel (Hasa-Hasa), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.
Which lots are affected?
distribution dates -February and November 2016; no codes on product
Where was it sold?
GA, NY, NJ &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 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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