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Mkg Provisions Inc
Recall #F-1261-2013 · Initiated 2013-02-06
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Mkg Provisions Inc is recalling Norwegian Smoked Salmon packages because testing found Listeria Monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. This is a serious recall affecting products sold in Florida and Maryland.
Who is at risk
Everyone who consumed this product is potentially at risk, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the greatest danger from Listeria infection.
What to do
If you purchased Norwegian Smoked Salmon from UpRiver or Prestige brands in Florida or Maryland, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you have symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea within 2-4 weeks of eating the product.
Product
Norwegian Smoked Salmon (4 oz..)
Reason for recall
Private lab result was positive for Listeria Monocytogenes
Quantity affected
UpRiver: 36 lbs.; Prestige: 18 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.