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Skipanon Seafood Recall Lawsuit

Skipanon Seafood Recall Lawsuit

In October 2015, all canned tuna and salmon products sold by Skipanon Seafoods were recalled due to a possible risk of botulism. No illnesses have been reported.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting food poisoning induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with botulism, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

UPDATE: Skipanon Recall Spreads to Seafood Retailers in Oregon, Washington, and California

Additional recalls have been issued by:

  • Seaquest Seafood Corp of Industry, California, for dehydrated and marinated uneviscerated anchovies, perch, river barb, and big-eye herrings sold under the “Sunrise Brand.”
  • Josephson’s Smokehouse of Astoria, Oregon, for nine canned seafood products (salmon, sturgeon, and tuna) received from Skipanon.
  • OleBob’s Seafoods of Ilwaco, Washington, for ALL canned tuna and canned salmon products made by Skipanon.
  • Gilmore Fish Smokehouse of Dallesport, Washington for ALL canned gourmet smoked Columbia sturgeon, fresh packed Pacific salmon, gourmet smoked Chinook salmon, Gilmore Fish brand products made by Skipanon.
  • CSFPDX of Garibaldi, Orgeon has recalled all Wild Albacore Tuna sold in 4-lb (64oz.) cans with code OCK 16APR2017.
  • Sockeye Suzy’s Fish Co of White Swan, Washington has issued a recall for ALL canned catfish, salmon, sturgeon, and walleye made by Skipanon.
  • Farmer Creek of Cloverdale, Oregon recalled all 6-oz can of abacore tuna with codes beginning with “OC.”

October 22, 2015 — Recalls have been issued by three more seafood retailers in Oregon and Washington, Brigham Fish Market, The Spot, and VIS Seafoods. Click here to read more.

October 21, 2015 — Northwest Wild Products has expanded a recall to include 3 more products and Dungeness Seaworks has recalled all albacore tuna. The recalls involve black cod, salmon, sardines, steelhead, sturgeon, tuna, and Razor clams with any codes starting with “OC.”Click here to read more.

October 19, 2015 — Pacific Oyster Company, also known as The Fish Peddler of Bay City, Oregon, and Bornstein Seafoods have issued recalls for canned seafood made by Skipanon. Click here to read more.

October 16, 2015 — Ecola Seafoods and the Garibaldi Cannery have issued recalls for tuna and salmon products made by Skipanon Seafood that may be under-processed and could pose a risk of botulism. Click here to read more.

Why Was the Recall Issued?

No cases of food poisoning or botulism have been reported. The recall was issued because FDA inspectors were concerned about possibly under-processed products and a lack of documentation.

What Products Were Recalled by Skipanon?

The canned seafood products were produced in Oregon until September 2015. All lots and sizes of all products are being recalled. The products were sold online and distributed to wholesalers and retailers in Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. For pictures of the recalled products, click here.

Skipanon seafood product recall includes:

  • Albacore tuna
  • Smoked albacore tuna
  • Chinook salmon
  • Smoked Chinook salmon
  • Peppered smoked Chinook salmon
  • Coho salmon
  • Columbia River sockeye
  • Sockeye salmon
  • Fancy steelhead
  • Smoked steelhead
  • Peppered smoked steelhead
  • Smoked sturgeon

What is Botulism?

Eating non-sterile canned seafood could cause botulism, a rare but serious type of food poisoning. Botulism is a potentially deadly illness caused by a paralytic nerve toxin excreted by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum.

Warning Signs & Symptoms

Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, trouble speaking or swallowing, problems breathing, muscle weakness, abdominal distention, and constipation. All cases of botulism are considered medical emergencies.

Do I have a Food Poisoning Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting food poisoning induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with botulism, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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