Cold-smoked salmon in vacuum plastic bags that are partially clear and partially colored black, white, gold and pink. Nathan's, 3oz Nova Salmon, has the UPC 0 73030 80368 2. The front panel is labeled in part: "NATHAN'S TRADITIONAL DELICATESSEN NOVA SALMON CLASSIC SMOKEDNET WT 3 OZ (85g)" back panel: "NATHAN'S TRADITIONAL DELICATESSEN NOVA SALMON CLASSIC SMOKED***This salmon can be frozen for up to 45 days. Thaw under refrigeration. Once opened, keep refrigerated and be

Ocean Beauty Seafood's sample was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall #: F-0913-2013
Affected scope: 272 cases - 12/3 ounce packages per case. The press release had reported 275 cases had been distributed, but that was incorrect.
Initiated: December 13, 2012

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Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC recalled Cold-smoked salmon in vacuum plastic bags that are partially clear and partially colored … - a critical-severity action.

Cold-smoked salmon in vacuum plastic bags that are partially clear and partially colored … was recalled by Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC in January 23, 2013. Reason: Ocean Beauty Seafood's sample was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0913-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Ocean Beauty Seafood's sample was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes..

Critical
severity level: Class I
classification: January 23, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0913-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Cold-smoked salmon in vacuum plastic bags that are partially clear and partially colored black, white, gold and pink. Nathan's, 3oz Nova Salmon, has the UPC 0 73030 80368 2. The front panel is labeled in part: "***NATHAN'S TRADITIONAL DELICATESSEN NOVA SALMON CLASSIC SMOKED***NET WT 3 OZ (85g)***" back panel: "***NATHAN'S TRADITIONAL DELICATESSEN NOVA SALMON CLASSIC SMOKED***This salmon can be frozen for up to 45 days. Thaw under refrigeration. Once opened, keep refrigerated and be sure to enjoy within five days. Keep refrigerated at 38F or below.***0 73030 80368 2***INGREDIENTS: ATLANTIC SALMON (COLOR ADDED), SALT, SUGAR, PRESERVATIVES (SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), FD&C YELLOW #5, YELLOW #6, RED #40, BLUE #1, AND NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE. DISTRIBUTED BY OCEAN BEAUTY SEAFOODS LLC, SEATTLE, WA 98119 WWW.OCEANBEAUTY.COM FARM RAISED PRODUCT OF CHILE***." A white stick-on label, affixed to the top left hand corner of the back panel, reads: top line: "***M228208***;" middle line left to right: "***07 09 285 12 14 09***;" and bottom line: "***10632***."

Reason for recall

Ocean Beauty Seafood's sample was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Critical (Class I)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-0913-2013
Date reported	January 23, 2013
Date initiated	December 13, 2012
Recalling firm	Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC
Firm location	Seattle, WA
Affected scope	272 cases - 12/3 ounce packages per case. The press release had reported 275 cases had been distributed, but that was incorrect.
Distribution	Nationwide to distributors and retailers in AZ, CA, CO, CT, MA, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX and WA.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Ocean Beauty Seafood's sample was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on January 23, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0913-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide to distributors and retailers in AZ, CA, CO, CT, MA, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX and WA..

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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