The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1174-2019·Announced 2019-03-27

Smoked Alaska Silver Salmon Recalled for Botulism Risk

Smoked Alaska Seafoods is recalling 6.5 oz. jars and cans of Smoked Silver Salmon due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen associated with serious illness, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Smoked Alaska Seafoods is recalling 6.5 oz. jars and cans of Smoked Silver Salmon, brand Smoked Alaska. The product is labeled as "SMOKED WILD ALASKA SILVER SALMON" and contains natural alder smoked silver salmon, brown sugar, and salt.

The recall is being issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium can cause botulism, a rare but serious illness.

The recall involves 661 jars and 122 cans. The product was distributed directly in Alaska. Consumers who have this product should not consume it and should contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Smoked Silver Salmon, brand Smoked Alaska, packaged in 6.5 oz. glass jars or cans. The product label is read in parts: "***SMOKED WILD ALASKA SILVER SALMON*** SMOKED ALASKA*** NET WT. 6.5 OZS. Ingredients: Natural Alder Smoked Silver Salmon, Brown Sugar, Salt *** PO BOX…

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)

  • AL81111133

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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