CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Jun 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Raw, frozen, vacuum-packaged black cod (portions, fillets recalled
T.H. Seafood is recalling Raw, frozen, vacuum-packaged black cod (portions, fillets, and whole fish, various sizes), distributed in Washington. The recall was initiated on 25 Apr 2014 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-2020-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68168
- Recalling firm
- T.H. Seafood, Seattle, WA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 25 Apr 2014
- FDA classified
- 11 Jun 2014
- Reported
- 18 Jun 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Botulism
- Product category
- Fish
Timeline
| 25 Apr 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Jun 2014 | Classified by FDA | +47 days |
| 18 Jun 2014 | Published 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
T. H. Seafood, Inc., is recalling raw, frozen, vacuum packed black cod due to labeling instructions that do not direct the consumer to "Keep Frozen-Thaw Under Refrigeration" to control the hazard of Clostridium botulinum.
Product as listed by the FDA
Raw, frozen, vacuum-packaged black cod (portions, fillets, and whole fish, various sizes).
Where it was distributed
Product was sold to 2 distributors in Washington State.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
T. H. Seafood, Inc., is recalling raw, frozen, vacuum packed black cod due to labeling instructions that do not direct the consumer to "Keep Frozen-Thaw Under Refrigeration" to control the hazard of Clostridium botulinum.
Which lots are affected?
No code.
Where was it sold?
Product was sold to 2 distributors in Washington State.
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.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 68168This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Raw, frozen, vacuum-packaged rock fish (portions, fillets recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Raw, frozen, vacuum-packaged rock fish (portions, fillets recalled | T.H. Seafood | Botulism | WA | |
| CLASS II | Raw, frozen, vacuum-packaged salmon (portions, fillets recalled | T.H. Seafood | Botulism | WA | |
| CLASS II | Raw, frozen, vacuum-packaged halibut (portions, fillets recalled | T.H. Seafood | Botulism | WA |
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All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Raw, frozen, vacuum-packaged halibut (portions, fillets recalled | T.H. Seafood | Botulism | WA |
| Food | CLASS II | Raw, frozen, vacuum-packaged salmon (portions, fillets recalled | T.H. Seafood | Botulism | WA |
| Food | CLASS II | Raw, frozen, vacuum-packaged rock fish (portions, fillets recalled | T.H. Seafood | Botulism | WA |
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