CLASS I Food recall · Reported 10 Jan 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Springfield Smoked Fish Chunky Whitefish Spread recalled

Rachael's Food is recalling Springfield Smoked Fish Chunky Whitefish Spread, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 12 Dec 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot/Unit Numbers: 25171 through 46171

Quantity recalled43606.61 pounds (total for all products)

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-0552-2018
FDA event ID: 78735
Recalling firm: Rachael's Food, Springfield, MA
Brand: Springfield
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 12 Dec 2017
FDA classified: 8 Jan 2018
Reported: 10 Jan 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Dips & Spreads

Timeline

12 Dec 2017	Recall initiated by company
8 Jan 2018	Classified by FDA	+27 days
10 Jan 2018	Published in enforcement report	+2 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 be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH CHUNKY WHITEFISH SPREAD 8 oz., UPC: 045049117432 and 4 lb. UPC: 045049117418

Where it was distributed

Nationwide through retail and online sales.

Nationwide

Stores named: Online Retailers

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Lot/Unit Numbers: 25171 through 46171

Where was it sold?

Nationwide through retail and online sales.

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 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

18 other products · FDA event 78735

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Rachael's Springfield Smoked Fish Lox Cream Cheese Spread recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
10 Jan 2018	CLASS I	Rachael's Springfield Smoked Fish Lox Cream Cheese Spread recalledRachael's Springfield	Rachael's Food	Listeria	Nationwide
10 Jan 2018	CLASS I	Boston Salads Scallion Cream Cheese Spread recalled by Rachael's FoodBoston Salads	Rachael's Food	Listeria	Nationwide
10 Jan 2018	CLASS I	Springfield Smoked Fish Smoked Bluefish, catch weight recalledSpringfield	Rachael's Food	Listeria	Nationwide
10 Jan 2018	CLASS I	Rachael's Springfield Smoked Fish Smoked Trout recalledRachael's Springfield	Rachael's Food	Listeria	Nationwide
10 Jan 2018	CLASS I	Springfield Smoked Whitefish Meat recalled by Rachael's FoodSpringfield	Rachael's Food	Listeria	Nationwide
10 Jan 2018	CLASS I	Springfield Smoked Fish Smoked Sable, Catch weight recalledSpringfield	Rachael's Food	Listeria	Nationwide
10 Jan 2018	CLASS I	Rachael's Springfield Smoked Fish Pastrami Lox sliced sides recalledRachael's Springfield	Rachael's Food	Listeria	Nationwide
10 Jan 2018	CLASS I	Springfield Smoked Fish Whitefish Salad recalled by Rachael's FoodSpringfield	Rachael's Food	Listeria	Nationwide
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