The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0168-2020·Announced 2019-11-13

Azuma Foods Recalls Salmon Misozuke Due to Listeria Risk

Azuma Foods International is recalling Salmon Misozuke products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 38 cases distributed in Hawaii.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

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, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Azuma Foods International, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 38 cases of Salmon Misozuke (Product # 51104) because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product is a seasoned Atlantic salmon item, produced in Thailand and distributed in the United States. The recall was initiated after Direct Account randomly tested two products and obtained presumptive positive results for the bacteria.

The affected product is identified by Lot 0033797. It is packaged as 10 packages of 5 pieces (2.75 lbs./1.25 kg) per case. The recall is limited to distribution in Hawaii (HI only). The product is labeled 'Not For retail.'

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and product details. If they possess the recalled items, they should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Salmon Misozuke; Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Product # 51104; Not For retail 10 pkg/5 pc(2.75 lbs./1.25 kg)/case Distributed by: Azuma Foods International, Inc., U.S.A. Hayward, CA 64545 Product of Thailand
Hazard
Affected units
38

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 0033797

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Azuma Foods International Inc USA under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →