The recalled fish was distributed nationally in retail stores, primarily in the Southeast.

The affected Battered Fish Fillet products have a UPC code of 44400 - 15770, a “Best if Used by Date” of April, 2009, and the following manufacturing code that is embossed on the side of the package:

7289G1

For reference, this manufacturing code is indented into the long thin side panel of the box. The product being recalled is only the 11.4 oz. package, containing six Battered Fish Fillets with this specific manufacturing code. No other Gorton’s products are being recalled.

If you have purchased a package of 6 Gorton’s Crispy Battered Fish Fillets with this manufacturing code, we would like to send you a full refund. To obtain your refund, please discard the fillets in the package and send your complete mailing information, along with the empty Fish Fillet package, to the following address:

Gorton’s Recall Center

PO Box 6075
Englewood, NJ 07631-0075

Remember to print your name address, city, state, and zip code clearly, and please also include your telephone number in case we need to contact you for any reason.

Once we receive your empty Fish Fillet package and mailing information, we will send you a refund for both the product and your mailing costs within 2 to 4 weeks.

If you would like to speak with a Gorton’s representative, call 1-800-222-6846 between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Source: Gorton's Inc

Food Safety First

In the above release where Gorton's announces the fish recall due to safety, it also goes on assuring consumers that product safety is number one concern for the company and that the company is committed to it.