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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

RTE Smoked Salmon Recalled After Sample Tests Positive for Listeria

Seven Seas International USA, LLC of St. Petersburg, Florida is voluntarily recalling 540 cases of Giant Food Private Label Sockeye Smoked Salmon, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The product was distributed by Giant Food in Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Delaware.  The issue was discovered through routine regulatory testing conducted by the Maryland Department of Health.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/seven-seas-international-usa-llc-voluntarily-recalls-giant-food-private-label-wild-caught-alaskan
Seven Seas International USA, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Giant Food Private Label Wild Caught Alaskan Sockeye Smoked Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  November 08, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  November 08, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Company Name:  Seven Seas International USA, LLC
Brand Name:  Giant
Product Description:  Smoked Salmon
Company Announcement

Product Name: Giant Private Label Wild Caught Alaskan Sockeye Smoked Salmon

UPC # 68826715832

Lot Code: R4132

Seven Seas International USA, LLC of St. Petersburg, Florida is voluntarily recalling 540 cases of Giant Food Private Label Sockeye Smoked Salmon, 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.

The product was distributed by Giant Food in Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Delaware.

The Giant Brand Wild Caught Sockeye Smoked Salmon, 4 oz. is packaged in a fully printed cardboard sleeve with a sleeve window to display the fish. It is a refrigerated item. Only packages with UPC 68826715832 sold with Lot number R4132 (printed on the clear plastic vacuum bag visible through the sleeve window) are affected by this recall.

The issue was discovered through routine regulatory testing conducted by the Maryland Department of Health.

Consumers who purchased the product with Lot code R4132 are advised to immediately discard and discontinue use of the product, or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Consumers with additional questions may contact the company at 1-888-627-5668 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST.

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