Marine Harvest USA, LLC

Recall #F-0925-2013 · Initiated 2012-12-22

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Marine Harvest USA is recalling Black Bear brand cold smoked salmon because it may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The affected product is 1 lb packages of Black Bear Black Forest Naturally Smoked Salmon sold across multiple states.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

Check your home for this product and do not eat it. If you have purchased Black Bear smoked salmon, throw it away or return it to the store. Call your doctor if you develop fever, muscle aches, or other flu-like symptoms.

Product

Cold Smoke Salmon in vacuum plastic bags, labeled in part: ***BLACK BEAR***of the BLACK FOREST*** Naturally Smoked***Smoked Salmon***Extra Fancy***1 lb.***

Reason for recall

Potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes

Quantity affected

4,800 lbs (1,020 lbs are now on hold)

Distribution

AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, MA, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA and Puerto Rico

Lot / code info

UPC # 810230000493 Lots = 249 thru 291 Process 2305

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone