Summary
- Avole, Inc. announced a recall of Bacalaitos Criollos Codfish Frying Mix due to undeclared fish (Pollock), posing a risk to those with fish allergies.
- The product was distributed only in Puerto Rico and comes in a 7-ounce bag with an expiration date of 06/2025.
- The recall was initiated after a FDA Inspection revealed the failure to declare fish (Pollock) on the label, prompting the company to correct the issue.
- No illnesses or injuries have been reported thus far in connection with the undeclared allergen.
- Consumers allergic to fish are advised not to consume the product and to return it to the place of purchase, with contact information provided for further inquiries.
Avole Inc., a company based in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, has issued a recall for its Bacalaitos Criollos Codfish Frying Mix product. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product may contain undeclared Fish (Pollock), posing a risk to individuals with fish allergies.
The affected product is a 7-ounce bag of Bacalaitos Criollos Codfish Frying Mix with an expiration date of 06/2025. The product was distributed in Puerto Rico and can be identified by the item number 310925. The company found during an FDA inspection that the product label did not disclose the presence of Fish (Pollock) in the ingredients, prompting the recall.
Consumers who have purchased the Bacalaitos Criollos Codfish Frying Mix are advised not to consume it if they have an allergy to fish. Instead, they should return the product to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this issue to date.
Allergy & Clinical Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Prevention