The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1261-2013·Announced 2013-04-03

Mkg Provisions Recalls Norwegian Smoked Salmon Due to Listeria

Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling Norwegian Smoked Salmon after a private lab test detected Listeria monocytogenes.

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 a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mkg Provisions Inc is voluntarily recalling Norwegian Smoked Salmon (4 oz.) after a private laboratory test returned a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product is identified by Lot 1768. The source text does not specify the exact dates of manufacture or expiration, nor does it provide specific unit counts beyond the total weight quantities of 36 lbs. for UpRiver and 18 lbs. for Prestige.

The affected product was distributed in Florida and Maryland. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. The source text does not report any specific illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for Norwegian Smoked Salmon with Lot 1768. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. The source text does not provide specific contact information for the recalling firm or the FDA for further inquiries.

The recalled product

Product
Norwegian Smoked Salmon (4 oz..)
Manufacturer
Mkg Provisions Inc
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot 1768

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 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 12 products in this recall →