The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0866-2013·Announced 2013-01-16

Michael's Recalls Alaskan Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon Due to Listeria

Michael's Seafood Inc. is recalling Alaskan Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon, Batch #1443, after a sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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 a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illnesses, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Michael's Seafood Inc. DBA Michael's Gourmet & Delicacies is recalling Alaskan Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon, Batch #1443, in 4 oz., 8 oz., and 16 oz. packages, as well as 250 lbs. of trimmings. The recall was initiated after a sample of the 4 oz. smoked sockeye salmon tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product was distributed in Florida. The recall covers 2,440 pieces of the vacuum-packed salmon and the associated trimmings. The product is labeled with ingredients including wild Alaskan sockeye salmon, salt, sugar, and natural hardwood smoke.

Consumers who purchased this specific batch of smoked salmon should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The recalled product

Product
Alaskan Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon in vacuum packed plastic package, labeled in part: "MICHAEL'S WILD SOCKEYE SMOKED SALMON***INGREDIENTS: WILD ALASKAN SOCKEYE SALMON, SALT, SUGAR, NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE.***KEEP FROZEN UNTIL USE/THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION IMM
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)

  • Batch #1443

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: