Nathan's Cold Smoked Wild Salmon Recalled for Listeria monocytogenes
Vita Food Products is recalling Nathan's Cold Smoked Wild Salmon because testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Vita Food Products, Inc. is recalling 20 cases of Nathan's Cold Smoked Wild Salmon. The product is sold in 3-ounce vacuum-packed pouches, with 12 units per wholesale case, and carries the UPC 73030 80686. The specific lot code is 113420619C, and the best before date is 20121.01.
The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. This is a serious foodborne pathogen that can cause severe illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The affected product was distributed to a single wholesaler in Massachusetts. Consumers who have this product in their possession should check the lot code and best before date. If the product matches the recalled description, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- NATHAN'S COLD SMOKED WILD SALMON, in 3oz.vacuum packed pouch, 12 units per wholesale case, UPC 73030 80686
- Manufacturer
- Vita Food Products, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 20
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)
- Lot code 113420619C Best Before 20121.01
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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