The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1453-2015·Announced 2015-03-25

Acme Smoked Nova Salmon Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination

Acme Smoked Fish Corp. is recalling Smoked Nova Salmon after Listeria monocytogenes was detected. The product was distributed in Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and D.C.

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 recall is classified as 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

Acme Smoked Fish Corp. is recalling 188 cases of Smoked Nova Salmon, NET WT 4 oz (113g), due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The product is held in vacuum packs with black, beige, and yellow labeling and is identified by lot code L.05122014. The salmon is a product of Denmark.

The recall was initiated after the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services revealed the presence of the bacteria in the product. The affected units were distributed in Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot codes and stop consuming the salmon if it matches the recalled lot. They should contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
SMOKED NOVA Salmon, NET WT 4 oz (113g). Product is held in vacuum packs with black, beige and yellow labeling. Distributred by ACME Smoked Fish Corp. Brooklyn, NY 11222. PRODUCT OF DENMARK.
Hazard
Affected units
188

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)

  • Lot code: L.05122014

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Same manufacturer · Acme Smoked Fish Corp.

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