Gloucester, MA – Gorton’s Seafood is voluntarily recalling frozen seafood, Gorton’s Fish Sandwich – 100% Whole Fillets, 18.3 oz, due to the potential presence of isolated and unusual large and/or sharp bone fragments . Although there have been no reports of product-related injuries to date, the company is taking this action to ensure the safety and well-being of all of our consumers. Consumption of this recalled product may pose a risk of choking or other physical injury.
The company is recalling 504 packages manufactured on a specific date, within a specific period and sold to certain retailers (see list below). The recalled product can be identified by the date code and time range shown below.
NAME: Gorton’s Fish Sandwich – 100% Whole Fillets, 18.3 oz
UPC: 0 44400 15440 6
DATE CODE: 2060F2
TIME RANGE: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
All retail stores that received the recalled product have been instructed to immediately remove this item from their shelves. Consumers who purchased the recalled product should contact Gorton’s at 1-888-573-5982 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST).
No other Gorton products or date codes are involved in this recall.
Supermarkets and grocery stores that received the recalled product in the following locations:
Hannaford Supermarkets: New York, Vermont
Giant and Giant Martin’s Grocery Stores: PA, Virginia, MD
Berkley Supermarket, Farm Fresh, Food Depot, Green Valley Marketplace, Harvest Fare, Shoppers Value Foods, St Paul Grocery Market, Tiger Market, Tri-Star Supermarket, Wegmans: MD, Virginia
US military commissioners: North Carolina, Virginia, Puerto Rico