The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1047-2013·Announced 2013-03-13

UpRiver Cold Smoke Atlantic Salmon Recalled for Listeria

Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling UpRiver brand Cold Smoke Atlantic Salmon because lab samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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 mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling UpRiver brand Cold Smoke Atlantic Salmon Pre-sliced Vacuum Packed, 4 oz. The recall involves 1,020 lbs of the product, identified by Batch #911. The company distributed the salmon to Florida and Illinois.

The recall was initiated after results from company lab samples revealed that some of the samples contained Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific batch number and stop consuming it immediately. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund procedures, so consumers should contact the retailer or manufacturer for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
UpRiver brand Cold Smoke Atlantic Salmon Pre-sliced Vacuum Packed, 4 oz..
Manufacturer
Mkg Provisions 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 (1)

  • Batch #911

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Mkg Provisions 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 4 products in this recall →