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Monday, January 3, 2022

NY Seafood Processor Recalls Smoked Fish Due to Potential for Listeria Contamination

HAIFA SMOKED FISH of Jamaica, NY is expanding their recall of Turbot Cold Smoked 8 oz Packages to include 920 LB of Turbot from Lots 97, 223, 299, 321 due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.   The initial recall, posted on December 21, 2021, only included one lot.  The initial recall was the result of a routine sampling program by New York State Department of Agriculture which revealed that the finished product was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/haifa-smoked-fish-inc-expands-recall-turbot-cold-smoked-8-oz-package-lots-97-223-299-321-because
Haifa Smoked Fish Inc Expands Recall of Turbot Cold Smoked 8 oz Package Lots # 97, 223, 299, 321 Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 29, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  December 29, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential for Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  HAIFA SMOKED FISH
Brand Name:  HAIFA SMOKED FISH
Product Description:  TURBOT COLD SMOKED
Company Announcement

HAIFA SMOKED FISH of Jamaica, NY is expanding their recall of Turbot Cold Smoked 8 oz Packages to include 920 LB of Turbot from Lots 97, 223, 299, 321. The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The following lots of Turbot Cold Smoked 8z Lots are being recalled:
Lot #97
Lot #223
Lot #246 (original recall)
Lot #299
Lot #321

The above lots of TURBOT COLD SMOKED 8 OZ were distributed to retail stores in New York and New Jersey Areas.

The product is packaged in clear plastic with a gold board that contains sliced Cold Smoked Turbot fish with a blue label that reads “Haifa Smoked Fish & Caviar Turbot Cold Smoked” Net wt. 8 oz/227g. Ingredients: Turbot, Salt and Natural wood smoke. On the back of the board, it will display a sticker that reads “LOT # 97; LOT #223; LOT #246; LOT # 299; LOT # 321.”

No illnesses have been reported up to date.

Consumers who have purchased Turbot Cold Smoked 8 oz Package LOTS # 97, 223, 246, 299, 321 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with question may contact the company at 718 523-8899. Our hours of operation are Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time. Contact name: Dmitriy Yakubbayev.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/haifa-smoked-fish-inc-recalls-turbot-cold-smoked-8-oz-package-lot-246-because-possible-health-risk
Haifa Smoked Fish Inc Recalls Turbot Cold Smoked 8 oz Package Lot # 246 Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
December 21, 2021
FDA Publish Date:
December 21, 2021
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Potential for Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:
HAIFA SMOKED FISH
Brand Name:
HAIFA SMOKED FISH
Product Description:
TURBOT COLD SMOKED
Company Announcement
HAIFA SMOKED FISH of Jamaica, NY is recalling approximately 230 LB OF TURBOT COLD SMOKED 8 OZ PACKAGES LOT # 246, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

TURBOT COLD SMOKED 8 OZ Lot # 246 was distributed to retail stores in New York and New Jersey Areas.
The product is packaged in clear plastic with a gold board that contains sliced Turbot fish with a blue label that reads “Haifa Smoked Fish & Caviar Turbot Cold Smoked” Net wt. 8 oz/227g. Ingredients: Turbot, Salt and Natural wood smoke. On the back of the board, it will display a sticker that reads “LOT # 246.”

No illnesses have been reported up to date.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by New York State Department of Agriculture which revealed that the finished product Turbot Cold Smoked 8 oz Package Lot # 246 contained Listeria monocytogenes. Haifa Smoked Fish ceased distribution of the TURBOT COLD SMOKED 8 OZ Lot # 246 and Haifa Smoked Fish to continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Consumers who have purchased Turbot Cold Smoked 8 oz Package LOT # 246 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.


Consumers with question may contact the company at 718 523-8899,


Our hours of operation are Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time.


Dmitriy Yakubbayev


Expanded Press Release


Company Contact Information
Consumers:
HAIFA SMOKED FISH
718-523-8899

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