Cold-smoked salmon in vacuum plastic that are partially clear and partially c...
FDA Recall #F-0914-2013 — Class I — December 13, 2012
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-0914-2013 |
| Date Initiated | December 13, 2012 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC |
| Location | Seattle, WA |
Product Description
Cold-smoked salmon in vacuum plastic that are partially clear and partially colored blue, yellow, and white. Lascco, 4 oz Nova Salmon, has the UPC 0 72840 01751 7. The front panel is labeled in parts: "***Lascco BRAND SLICED*** SMOKED NOVA SALMON NET WT 4 OZ (113g) PERISHABLE. KEEP REFRIGERATED AT 38F OR COLDER***Lascco BRAND SLICED & SMOKED NOVA SALMON***0 72840 01751 7***INGREDIENTS: ATLANTIC SALMON (COLOR ADDED), SALT, SUGAR, PRESERVATIVES (SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), FD&C YELLOW #5, YELLOW #6, RED #40, BLUE #1, AND NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE. DISTRIBUTED BY OCEAN BEAUTY SEAFOODS LLC, SEATTLE, WA 98119 WWW.OCEANBEAUTY.COM FARM RAISED PRODUCT OF CHILE***." A white stick-on label, affixed to the top left hand corner of the back panel, reads: top line: "***M228208***;" middle line left to right: "***07 09 285 12 14 09***;" and bottom line: "***10632***."
Reason for Recall
Ocean Beauty Seafood's sample was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Classification
Class I — 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.
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide to distributors and retailers in AZ, CA, CO, CT, MA, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX and WA.
Product Quantity
95 cases - 12/4 ounce packages per case. The press release reported 96 cases distributed, but that was incorrect.
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
Produced on October 11, 2012, Julian Date 285.
What Should You Do?
Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.
Listeria monocytogenes is one of the most serious foodborne pathogens. Unlike most bacteria, Listeria can grow at refrigerator temperatures (below 40°F), meaning refrigerating a contaminated product does not stop the risk. Symptoms can appear 1 to 4 weeks after eating contaminated food and may include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, and loss of balance. Listeriosis is particularly dangerous for pregnant women — infection can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery. If you consumed this recalled product and are in a high-risk group (pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised), contact your doctor immediately even if you feel well.
Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.
The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.