The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0025-2020·Announced 2019-10-16

MOWI Farmed Fresh Atlantic Salmon Recalled for Listeria Risk

MOWI USA, LLC is recalling farmed fresh Atlantic Salmon due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to consignees in California and Illinois.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illness, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

MOWI USA, LLC is recalling approximately 2,492.24 lbs of MOWI brand whole, head-on gutted farmed, fresh Atlantic Salmon. The product was packed with ice inside Styrofoam coolers, with each cooler weighing approximately 47 lbs. The raw material lot or batch number is 101457.

The recall was initiated because the farmed fresh Atlantic Salmon has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was sent to two consignees, one located in California and another in Illinois.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and product description. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
MOWI brand. Whole, head-on gutted farmed, fresh Atlantic Salmon packed with ice inside Styrofoam coolers. Each cooler weighs approximately 47 lbs.
Manufacturer
MOWI USA, LLC
Category
Food — Raw Seafood
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Raw material lot or batch # 101457

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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