The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0925-2013·Announced 2013-01-30

Marine Harvest Recalls Cold Smoke Salmon for Listeria Risk

Marine Harvest USA, LLC is recalling 4,800 lbs of Cold Smoke Salmon due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed across 16 states and Puerto Rico.

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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Marine Harvest USA, LLC is recalling 4,800 lbs of Cold Smoke Salmon in vacuum plastic bags due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product is labeled in part with "BLACK BEAR of the BLACK FOREST," "Naturally Smoked," "Smoked Salmon," "Extra Fancy," and "1 lb." The recall includes 1,020 lbs of product that are currently on hold.

The recalled salmon was distributed in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Puerto Rico. The product can be identified by UPC # 810230000493, Lots 249 through 291, and Process 2305.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific labels and codes listed above. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Cold Smoke Salmon in vacuum plastic bags, labeled in part: ***BLACK BEAR***of the BLACK FOREST*** Naturally Smoked***Smoked Salmon***Extra Fancy***1 lb.***
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)

  • UPC # 810230000493 Lots = 249 thru 291 Process 2305

Distribution

Distributed in 17 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Marine Harvest USA, 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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