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Conch Salad w/onions. Product is labeled in part: "***KEYS FISHERIES CONCH SALAD***Ingredients Ground Conch, Fresh tomatoes, Fresh Cucmber, Mojo (grapefruit juice, lime juice, orange juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onion, sugar, spices, cumin) Tomatoe juice, Line juice, Parsley, Black pepper, Salt, Spices, Paprika.***FRESH PRODUCT KEEP REFRIGERATED***" CODE: 07294144950 Product was packaged in 5 lb plastic containers with 4 per case. Onions used in the manufacture of the above

Reported: August 15, 2012 Initiated: July 27, 2012 #F-1930-2012 5 cases units

Keys Fisheries, Inc. issued this FDA Food recall on August 15, 2012. Classified as Critical severity (Class I). Approximately 5 cases units are affected. The recall was issued because: Keys Fisheries, Inc. is recalling Keys Fisheries Conch Salad. The Conch Salad was prepared with onions sourced from Gi…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1930-2012) was formally reported on August 15, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 27, 2012. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Keys Fisheries, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Marathon, FL. Federal records indicate 5 cases units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Keys Fisheries, Inc. is recalling Keys Fisheries Conch Salad. The Conch Salad was prepared with onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Product was distributed to Whole Food Stores in Florida.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Food. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 14 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Critical

Units Affected

5 cases

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

Conch Salad w/onions. Product is labeled in part: "***KEYS FISHERIES CONCH SALAD***Ingredients Ground Conch, Fresh tomatoes, Fresh Cucmber, Mojo (grapefruit juice, lime juice, orange juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onion, sugar, spices, cumin) Tomatoe juice, Line juice, Parsley, Black pepper, Salt, Spices, Paprika.***FRESH PRODUCT KEEP REFRIGERATED***" CODE: 07294144950 Product was packaged in 5 lb plastic containers with 4 per case. Onions used in the manufacture of the above item is subject to recall for Listeria monocytogenes.

Reason for Recall

Keys Fisheries, Inc. is recalling Keys Fisheries Conch Salad. The Conch Salad was prepared with onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes.

Details

Recalling Firm
Keys Fisheries, Inc.
Units Affected
5 cases
Distribution
Product was distributed to Whole Food Stores in Florida.
Location
Marathon, FL

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-1930-2012
Date reported August 15, 2012
Date initiated July 27, 2012
Recalling firm Keys Fisheries, Inc.
Units affected 5 cases
Distribution Product was distributed to Whole Food Stores in Florida.

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

Scale of Impact

5 cases units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Conch Salad w/onions. Product is labeled in part: "***KEYS FISHERIES CONCH SALAD***Ingredients Ground Conch, Fresh tomatoes, Fresh Cucmber, Mojo (grapefruit juice, lime juice, orange juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onion, sugar, spices, cumin) Tomatoe juice, Line juice, Parsley, Black pepper, Salt, Spices, Paprika.***FRESH PRODUCT KEEP REFRIGERATED***" CODE: 07294144950 Product was packaged in 5 lb plastic containers with 4 per case. Onions used in the manufacture of the above item is subject to recall for Listeria monocytogenes.. Recalled by Keys Fisheries, Inc.. Units affected: 5 cases.
Why was this product recalled?
Keys Fisheries, Inc. is recalling Keys Fisheries Conch Salad. The Conch Salad was prepared with onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on August 15, 2012. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1930-2012.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Product was distributed to Whole Food Stores in Florida..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1930-2012) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as critical severity, meaning the product carries a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).