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Mkg Provisions Inc
Recall #F-1255-2013 · Initiated 2013-02-06
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling pastrami-style smoked salmon products sold under the Prestige and UpRiver brands because they tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects products sold in Florida and Maryland.
Who is at risk
Everyone can be affected by this bacteria, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the greatest risk of serious illness.
What to do
Check if you have these products (2-3 lb or 2.5-3.5 lb packages) in your refrigerator. If you do, throw them away or return them to the store. Do not eat them even if they look or smell normal.
Product
Pastrami Style Smoked Salmon Pre-sliced Sides (2.5-3.5 lbs. and 2-3 lbs.)
Reason for recall
Private lab result was positive for Listeria Monocytogenes
Quantity affected
Prestige: 33.81 lbs.; UpRiver: 17.37 lbs.
Distribution
Florida & Maryland
Lot / code info
Lot 1768
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2013-09-18
Recalling firm
Mkg Provisions Inc
1177 Nw 81st St
Miami, FL 33150-2739
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.