The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1602-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

Salmolux Recalls Norwegian Smoked Salmon Due to Listeria Risk

Salmolux is recalling Norwegian Smoked Salmon (Nova Lox) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in ten states.

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 corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Salmolux (A Pacific Seafood Group Company) is recalling Norwegian Smoked Salmon (Nova Lox), 8 oz (227g) packages, due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product is identified by Production Lot 10803. The ingredients listed on the package include Atlantic Salmon (Farm Raised-Color Added), Salt, Sugar, Sodium Nitrite, and Natural Wood Smoke.

The affected products were distributed in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Idaho, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Washington. The production code 10803 indicates the product was produced on the 80th day of 2013 (March 21st). Retail stores issue the best-by date based on when they thaw the product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and stop consuming the product if it matches the description. The recall is being conducted to prevent potential health risks associated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled product

Product
"***NORWEGIAN SMOKED SALMON (NOVA LOX)***Net Wt. 8 oz (227g)***INGREDIENTS: Atlantic Salmon (Farm Raised-Color Added), Salt, Sugar, Sodium Nitrite, Natural Wood Smoke. CONTAINS: FISH (SALMON)***0 16468 44328 0***".
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Salmolux (A Pacific Seafood Group Company) 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 6 products in this recall →