The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1483-2019·Announced 2019-06-26

MOWI USA Recalls Atlantic Salmon Due to Listeria Monocytogenes

MOWI USA LLC is recalling 35 lb cases of Atlantic Salmon because samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The product is non-ready to eat and must be cooked before consumption.

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 Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, and the FDA classifies it as Class II. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness correspond to a severity score of 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

MOWI USA LLC is voluntarily recalling 369 cases (13,168.82 lbs) of Marine Harvest USA, Contains Fish: Atlantic Salmon, Premium 35 lbs. The recall was initiated after one of the firm's direct accounts reported that three out of six samples of Farmed Fresh Atlantic Salmon tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product is identified by lot numbers 0003541028, 0003541007, 0003540180, and 0003540171, with use-by dates of 06/05/2019 and 06/06/2019. The product is labeled as non-ready to eat and must be cooked before consumption. Distribution was limited to domestic consignees only, with no government or foreign consignees involved.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check the packaging for the specific lot numbers and use-by dates listed above. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The FDA classifies this recall as Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Marine Harvest USA, Contains Fish: Atlantic Salmon, Premium 35 lbs, Product must be cooked before consumption. Non-ready to eat.
Manufacturer
MOWI USA LLC
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)

  • Lots # 0003541028
  • 0003541007
  • 0003540180 and 0003540171. USE BY:06/05/2019 and 06/06/2019

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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