The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0909-2013·Announced 2013-01-23

Frozen Cooked Lobster Meat Recalled for Listeria monocytogenes

Cap Sur Mer, Inc. is recalling Captain Homard Frozen Cooked Lobster Meat because laboratory analysis detected Listeria monocytogenes in the product or a previous product from the same date code.

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. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 3 (High) for high-risk pathogens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Cap Sur Mer, Inc. is recalling 12 cases of Captain Homard Frozen Cooked Lobster Meat, Broken Tail Meat. The product is packaged in 6X2 lb plastic bags, with 6 individual items per case. The recall involves specific date codes and lot numbers manufactured between October 5, 2012, and November 7, 2012.

The recall was initiated because the product, or a previous product from the same date code, was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes through laboratory analysis. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The affected product was distributed to locations in Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Raynham, Massachusetts; and Taunton, Massachusetts. Consumers who have this product in their possession should check the date codes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. If the product matches the recalled items, consumers should not consume it and should contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Captain Homard Frozen Cooked Lobster Meat. Broken Tail Meat, 6X2 lb, plastic bags, 6 individual items per case. Keep Frozen.
Manufacturer
Cap Sur Mer, Inc.
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 (8)

  • Date of Manufacture: 10/05/12
  • 11/05/12
  • 11/06/12
  • 11/07/12. Date Code: 12 279: #48293 R
  • #16046
  • 12 310
  • 12 311
  • 12 312 Lot# 50028 R

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Cap Sur Mer, Inc. 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.

See all 6 products in this recall →