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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0928-2013·Announced 2013-01-30

Marine Harvest Recalls Cold Smoked Salmon for Listeria Risk

Marine Harvest USA is recalling cold smoked salmon due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed across 17 states and Puerto Rico.

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: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen associated with severe health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Marine Harvest USA, LLC is recalling approximately 1,011 pounds of Cold Smoke Salmon in vacuum plastic bags. The product is labeled as Food Service Whole Smoked Side and includes the text "Unsliced Cold Smoked Salmon Fillet Skin On." The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product is identified by Lots 249 through 291 and Process codes 7826 and 7823. The recall covers 1,011 pounds of product, with an additional 3,256 pounds on hold. The product was distributed to Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Puerto Rico.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot and process codes listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The recalled product

Product
Cold Smoke Salmon in vacuum plastic bags. Food Service Whole Smoked Side. Labeled in part: ***Unsliced Cold Smoked*** Salmon Fillet Skin On***
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 (3)

  • UPC # n/a Lots = 249 thru 291 Process = 7826 &amp
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  • 7823

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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