The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0853-2013·Announced 2013-01-02

Spence & Co Nova Lox and Smoked Salmon Trimmings Recalled for Listeria

Spence & Co. is recalling refrigerated Nova Lox and Smoked Salmon Trimmings due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should discard or return these products.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Spence & Co., Ltd. is recalling specific units of New York-Style Nova Lox (4 oz) and Smoked Salmon Trimmings (2 lb bulk). The recall is due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were distributed in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Ohio, Nevada, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tennessee, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, South Carolina, Indiana, and Michigan.

Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The source text does not report specific illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their refrigerators for the specific items listed. They should discard the products or return them to the place of purchase. The recall code is 9720704.

The recalled product

Product
Spence & Co New York-Style Nova Lox 4oz , refrigerated Spence & Co Smoked Salmon Trimmings, 2lb bulk (bag)
Manufacturer
Spence & Co., Ltd.
Hazard

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)

  • Code: 9720704

Distribution

Same manufacturer · Spence & Co., Ltd.

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