Critical FDA (Food)·F-0211-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

Atlantic Smoked Salmon Recalled Due to Listeria monocytogenes Presence

K & P Marketplace Ltd. is recalling Atlantic Smoked Salmon after FDA environmental samples detected Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed in Connecticut and New York.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

K & P Marketplace Ltd. d.b.a Mt. Kisco Smokehouse Ltd. is recalling 158 units of ATLANTIC Smoked SALMON Whole, Net Wt. 8 OZ (225.89). The recall was initiated after environmental samples collected by the Food and Drug Administration revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that has the potential to contaminate food products.

The affected product was distributed via retail stores in Connecticut and New York. Consumers should check their refrigerators for the specific lot numbers and use-by dates listed in the recall notice. The product is labeled "Keep Refrigerated 38°F or Below."

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product: ATLANTIC Smoked SALMON Whole, Net Wt. 8 OZ (225.89), Keep Refrigerated 38¿F or Below
Manufacturer: K & P Marketplace Ltd. d.b.a Mt. Kisco Smokehouse Ltd.
Category: Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard: listeria
Affected units: 158

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 # 13723516 USE BY 09 12 16 lot # 12125316 USE BY 09 30 16

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by K & P Marketplace Ltd. d.b.a Mt. Kisco Smokehouse Ltd. 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 2 products in this recall →

Same manufacturer · K & P Marketplace Ltd. d.b.a Mt. Kisco Smokehouse Ltd.

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FDA (Food) · 2016-10-26

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