The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2084-2014·Announced 2014-07-16

Sunrise Meats Recalls Hot Smoked Coho Salmon Due to Botulism Risk

Sunrise Meats is voluntarily recalling hot smoked Coho salmon because inadequate salt levels may allow Clostridium botulinum growth.

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 II and involves Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen associated with severe illness, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Sunrise Meats, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one batch of refrigerated, vacuum-packaged hot smoked Coho salmon. The recall is due to inadequate water phase salt content, which may fail to control the hazard of Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.

The affected product consists of gold-foiled, vacuum-packaged units weighing approximately 55.5 pounds in total. The packages feature an adhesive label stating "Smoked Coho" and listing ingredients including salmon, water, dextrose, flavoring, and sodium nitrite. The label also indicates the product was processed by Sunrise Meats in Port Angeles, Washington, and carries a packing date of 08.30.13.

The product was distributed to five retail accounts in Washington state. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific packaging and packing date described above. If found, consumers should not consume the product and should contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Hot smoked Coho salmon; Gold foiled, vacuum packaged units, approximately ¿ pounds each. Adhesive label affixed to front or back of package. Label reads in part, "**Smoked Coho INGREDIENTS, SALMON CURED WITH WATER, DEXTROSE, FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRITE. PROCESSED BY SUNRISE MEATS**
Manufacturer
Sunrise Meats, Inc.
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
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 (1)

  • PACKED ON 08.30.13

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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