The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1809-2022·Announced 2022-10-05

Scottish Smoked Salmon Recalled Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Risk

St. James Smokehouse is recalling Scottish Smoked Salmon due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 11,141 four-ounce packs distributed domestically and internationally.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I food recall. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I classifications automatically qualify as Critical severity.

Plain-English summary

St. James Smokehouse, Inc. is recalling Scottish Smoked Salmon (Scotch Reserve, 4 oz/114g packs) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall applies to Lot #123172, Batch #6550.

The affected product was distributed to 16 domestic consignees and 1 international recipient (Malabar Farms Food Service Ltd in Trinidad). A total of 11,141 four-ounce packs are included in the recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
St. James Smokehouse, Scotch Reserve, Scottish Smoked Salmon, Net Wt 4oz (114g)
Hazard

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Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot #123172
  • Batch #6550

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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