Recalls for Lox, Sprouts and Crab Spread Due to Positive Listeria Tests

In the Northwest U.S. there is a recall for Lox (smoked salmon and cream cheese on a bagel) due the potential for Listeria contamination. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm337723.htm

This is related to the smoked salmon recall last week - http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm337382.htm. Smoked salmon is a fully cooked, ready-to-eat food items that has a history of recalls due to Listeria. Listeria contamination becomes a risk in the post-process environment (after smoking) when there is exposure of the product during slicing and packing. 

Also in the northwest, a company is recalling its sprout products, wheatgrass, and pea shoots due to the potential for Listeria contamination. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm337785.htm

In the mid-Atlantic, Giant and Martin Supermarkets are recalling Gold Coast crab spread due to Listeria. http://www.yorkdispatch.com/ci_22506421/giant-recalls-crab-spread-fearing-listeria

In each of these cases, there have been no reported illnesses. The recalls were triggered due to finished product testing that yielded positive Listeria results.