Salmolux recalls cold smoked salmon products because of possible health risk

Published: 2013-05-26 Views: 28

Core Tip: Salmolux of Federal Way, WA is recalling its cold smoked salmon products because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Salmolux of Federal Way, WA is recalling its cold smoked salmon products because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

No illnesses have been reported.

Products affected by this recall are as follows:

Size	Product Description	Lot No	Brands	UPC	Form
4 oz	Sockeye Nova Lox	10803	Jensen’s Old Fashion Smokehouse	6 33243 24684 5	Frozen
500 g	Cold Smoked Sockeye Salmon Tray	10803	No brand – Food Service	No UPC	Frozen
4 oz	Atlantic Lox	10803	Raley’s	0 46567 50029 4	Fresh
1 lb	Keta Lox	10803	Sea Passion	0 16468 44294 8	Frozen
2 lb	Keta Lox Trim	10803	Sea Passion	No UPC	Frozen
2 lb	Salmon Lox Trim	10803	Sea Passion	No UPC	Frozen
2 lb	Sockeye Lox Trim	10803	Sea Passion	No UPC	Frozen
3 oz	Keta Retail Box	10803	Sea Passion	0 16468 44543 7	Frozen
3 lb	Atlantic Salmon Tray	10803	Sea Passion	NO UPC	Frozen
4 oz	Wild Keta Lox	10803	Sea Passion	0 16468 44305 1	Frozen
8 oz	Salmon Lox Norwegian Style	10803	Sea Passion	0 16468 44328 0	Frozen

Products, a total of approximately 4,930 lb, were distributed in AR, AZ, CA, ID, MI, NV, NY, OH, OR, WA states through retail stores.

Product is packed in vacuum bags and lot number information is on the back of the pack.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by FDA which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. Salmolux has voluntarily initiated the recall and is continuing its investigation. The company is currently contacting its customers who are affected by this recall.

Consumers who have purchased the products are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 253.874.2026 (Business hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-4:30 PST).

keywords: Salmolux Salmolux of Federal Way cold smoked salmon recall Listeria monocytogenes

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