The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0804-2024·Announced 2024-02-07

Salmon fillets recalled for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Ocean Group Inc. is recalling frozen salmon fillet products distributed in California due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination detected during FDA environmental sampling.

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 recall is classified FDA Class I. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls must score at least 4. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen. The source text does not report any illnesses or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Ocean Group Inc. is recalling multiple frozen salmon fillet products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The FDA identified positive findings during environmental sampling of the products, prompting this Class I recall.

The recalled products include salmon fillets from multiple origins—Faroe Islands, Scotland, Canada, and Norway—with brand names including Bakka Frost and Hidden Fjord. Approximately 18,042 fillet pieces are affected. The products have expiration dates ranging from December 11 to December 29 and were distributed in California only.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen that can cause severe illness, particularly in pregnant women, infants, elderly individuals, and immunocompromised persons. Consumers who purchased these products should not consume them and should discard the product or return it to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
202225 SALMON BAKKA FROST FILLET 6/7KG FR FRO F LB 202002 SALMON BAKKAFROST FAROE ISLANDS 5/6KG FR FRO F LB 202012 SALMON BAKKAFROST FAROE ISLANDS 6/7KG FR FRO F LB 202022 SALMON BAKKAFROST FAROE ISLANDS 7/8KG FR FRO F LB 202032 SALMON BAKKAFROST FAROE ISLANDS 8/9KG FR FRO F
Manufacturer
Ocean Group Inc.
Hazard
  • listeria

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)

  • Expiration date: Dec 11-Dec 29

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • CA