The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0575-2020·Announced 2020-02-12

Catsmo and Related Brands Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Catsmo LLC is recalling approximately 3,800 lbs of smoked salmon products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed in 11 states and Washington D.C.

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 mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Catsmo LLC is recalling approximately 3,800 lbs of smoked salmon products manufactured on November 19, 2019. The recall includes Catsmo brand Gold, Scottish, Loin, Organic, Double Smoked, and Irish varieties, as well as Wallkill Farms brand Nova, Daniel Boulud brand sliced, and First Course brand sliced smoked salmon products. These items were packaged in vacuum pouches.

The recall was initiated because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were distributed in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Minnesota, North Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and lot codes (7408, 7409, 7412, 7414, 7415, 7417, 7420, 7421, 7424, 7427, 7430, 7432) and expiration dates (12/11/19, 12/15/19, or 12/16/19). If found, consumers should discard the products or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Catsmo brand Gold (sliced, whole, 4oz); Scottish (Whole, Sliced, Whole No Skin, 1lb, 4oz); Loin; Organic (4oz); Double Smoked (4oz); Irish (4oz); Wallkill Farms brand Nova (Sliced, Whole); Daniel Boulud brand sliced; First Course brand sliced smoked salmon products manufactured o
Manufacturer
CATSMO LLC
Category
Food — Smoked Salmon
Hazard
Affected units
3,800

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 (14)

  • Lot Codes: 7408
  • 7409
  • 7412
  • 7414
  • 7415
  • 7417
  • 7420
  • 7421
  • 7424
  • 7427
  • 7430
  • 7432 Expiration dates: 12/11/19 (for 4oz
  • and 1lb units)
  • 12/15/19 or 12/16/19 (all other sizes)

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by CATSMO LLC 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.

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