Severity
Moderate
FDA Food recall · Reported December 19, 2012
Salmon was produced in a plant in Greece, owned by Foppen of the Netherlands, where Salmonella was found on one of the lines.
Costco Wholesale recalled Cold-Smoked Atlantic Salmon in vacuum packed plastic, labeled in part: "FOPPEN NORWEGIAN … - a moderate-severity action.
Cold-Smoked Atlantic Salmon in vacuum packed plastic, labeled in part: "FOPPEN NORWEGIAN … was recalled by Costco Wholesale in December 19, 2012. Reason: Salmon was produced in a plant in Greece, owned by Foppen of the Netherlands, where Salmonella was found on o…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0823-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Costco Wholesale issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Salmon was produced in a plant in Greece, owned by Foppen of the Netherlands, where Salmonella was found on o….
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0823-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #F-0823-2013) was formally reported on December 19, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 1, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Costco Wholesale is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Issaquah, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as 41,601 - 12 ounce packages.
The documented reason for this recall is: Salmon was produced in a plant in Greece, owned by Foppen of the Netherlands, where Salmonella was found on one of the lines. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Product was distributed in Costco Warehouse stores throughout the United States. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
41,601 - 12 ounce packages
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Cold-Smoked Atlantic Salmon in vacuum packed plastic, labeled in part: "FOPPEN NORWEGIAN SMOKED SALMON SLICES INCLUDES PACKET OF HONEY MUSTARD DILL SAUCE READY TO EAT PEPPERED TRADITIONAL DILL NET WT 12oz / 341g (291g Salmon + 50g Sauce 8 712224 129277***INGREDIENTS SALMON: Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar), salt, pepper, dill, paprika, parsley, smoke, color added***Manufactured by: Foppen Salmon Daltonstraat 24, 3846 BX HARDERWIJK, The Netherlands***"
Salmon was produced in a plant in Greece, owned by Foppen of the Netherlands, where Salmonella was found on one of the lines.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0823-2013 |
| Date reported | December 19, 2012 |
| Date initiated | October 1, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Costco Wholesale |
| Firm location | Issaquah, WA |
| Affected scope | 41,601 - 12 ounce packages |
| Distribution | Product was distributed in Costco Warehouse stores throughout the United States |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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