The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0245-2022·Announced 2021-12-15

North Coast Smoked Salmon Trim Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Oregon Lox Company is recalling North Coast Smoked Salmon Trim (3 lb packages, UPC 008603002551) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington.

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: This is an FDA Class I recall involving Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls with high-risk pathogens warrant a score of at least 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Oregon Lox Company is recalling North Coast Smoked Salmon Trim, partial slices of cold smoked salmon in 3 lb packages (UPC 008603002551, lot code 22821), because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled product was distributed in Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington. The salmon contains the ingredients salmon, salt, brown sugar, sodium nitrite, FD&C Yellow 6/Red 40, and natural hardwood smoke, and should be kept frozen or stored below 38°F.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions about the recall can contact the recalling firm, Oregon Lox Company. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall due to the serious health risk posed by Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled product

Product
North Coast Smoked Salmon Trim - Partial Slices of Cold Smoked Salmon, net wt. 3 lb. UPC 008603002551. The Ingredients statement on the label are read in parts: "***INGREDIENTS: Salmon, salt, brown sugar, sodium nitrite, FD&C Yellow 6/Red 40, natural hardwood smoke ***CONTAINS:
Manufacturer
Oregon Lox Company
Hazard
  • listeria-monocytogenes
  • pathogenic-contamination

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)

  • 22821

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • AK
  • CA
  • OR
  • WA