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Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC)
Recall #F-1226-2013 · Initiated 2013-01-29
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Whole Foods Market is recalling cold-smoked salmon products from their Pacific Northwest Distribution Center because they were processed on the same day that a test sample from the facility tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. The recall affects salmon products sold at 14 Whole Foods stores in Oregon and Washington.
Who is at risk
People who are pregnant, elderly, very young children, or have weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria, though anyone who consumed the product could potentially be affected.
What to do
Check if you purchased cold-smoked salmon from Whole Foods Market in Oregon or Washington during late January to early February 2013 (check your receipt or the pack date on the product). If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to Whole Foods for a refund.
Product
Cold-smoked salmon in plastic containers. An example of the labeling follows, however, the "SELL BY:" and "PACK DATE" changes. "0297629 015885 SOCKEYE SALMON LOX TRIM WHOLE FOODS MARKET SALMON, SALT, SUGAR AND NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE. CONTAINS: FISH***SELL BY: 02.06.13***PACK DATE: 01.30.13***" There is a light blue water mark behind the ingredient statement that reads: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET"
Reason for recall
The repacked cold-smoked salmon trim was processed on the same day as a surveillance sample was processed, that was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity affected
Distributed to 14 Whole Foods Market stores in WA and OR. Amounts pending.
Distribution
14 Whole Foods Market retail stores in OR and WA.
Lot / code info
PLU: 97629, UPC: 0297629 015885 Product sold before 1/29/13.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2013-04-10
Recalling firm
Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC)
4250 E Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA 98134
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.