Severity
Critical
CriticalClass ITerminated
FDA Food recall · Reported May 20, 2015
Cambridge House Balmoral Thinly Sliced Exceptional Ready to Enjoy Smoked Salmon Keep Refrigerated at 38 or below Ingredients Atlantic Salmon, Salt, Sugar, and Oakwood Smoke Produced By: The Santa Barbara Smokehouse 312 N. Nopal Santa Barbara, CA 93103 www.sbsmokehouse.com Coastal Harbor by The Santa Barbara Smokehouse Smoked Atlantic Salmon Keep Refrigerated at 38 or below Ingredients Atlantic Salmon, Salt, Sugar, and Oakwood Smoke Produced By: The Santa Barbara Smokehouse
The firm was notified by two customers of two lot/batch numbers testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes which is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infecti…
The Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Inc. recalled Cambridge House Balmoral Thinly Sliced Exceptional Ready to Enjoy Smoked Salmon Keep … - a critical-severity action.
Cambridge House Balmoral Thinly Sliced Exceptional Ready to Enjoy Smoked Salmon Keep … was recalled by The Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Inc. in May 20, 2015. Reason: The firm was notified by two customers of two lot/batch numbers testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes w…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2270-2015 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
The Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-The firm was notified by two customers of two lot/batch numbers testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes w….
- Critical
- severity level
- Class I
- classification
- May 20, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2270-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-2270-2015) was formally reported on May 20, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 28, 2014. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. The Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Santa Barbara, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as Batch 6549: 2,224 lbs. and Batch 8589: 1,188.44 lbs..
The documented reason for this recall is: The firm was notified by two customers of two lot/batch numbers testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes which is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: All products were sold to distributors located within the U.S. (CA, TX, AZ, NV, OR, NY, IL). Distributors sells these products to food service facilities. Some of these food service facilities provide food for airline…. 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.
Food recalls over time
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 high severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
Batch 6549: 2,224 lbs. and Batch 8589: 1,188.44 lbs.
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Product description
Cambridge House Balmoral Thinly Sliced Exceptional Ready to Enjoy Smoked Salmon Keep Refrigerated at 38 or below Ingredients Atlantic Salmon, Salt, Sugar, and Oakwood Smoke Produced By: The Santa Barbara Smokehouse 312 N. Nopal Santa Barbara, CA 93103 www.sbsmokehouse.com Coastal Harbor by The Santa Barbara Smokehouse Smoked Atlantic Salmon Keep Refrigerated at 38 or below Ingredients Atlantic Salmon, Salt, Sugar, and Oakwood Smoke Produced By: The Santa Barbara Smokehouse 312 N. Nopal Santa Barbara, CA 93103 www.sbsmokehouse.com Products are distributed either refrigerated or frozen. All products are packaged in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). Net weight appears to vary per package. Products are priced per weight.
Reason for recall
The firm was notified by two customers of two lot/batch numbers testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes which is an organism that 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
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-2270-2015 |
| Date reported | May 20, 2015 |
| Date initiated | November 28, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | The Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Inc. |
| Firm location | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Affected scope | Batch 6549: 2,224 lbs. and Batch 8589: 1,188.44 lbs. |
| Distribution | All products were sold to distributors located within the U.S. (CA, TX, AZ, NV, OR, NY, IL). Distributors sells these products to food service facilities. Some of these food service facilities provide food for airlines. The firm confirm… |
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
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
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- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Cambridge House Balmoral Thinly Sliced Exceptional Ready to Enjoy Smoked Salmon Keep Refrigerated at 38 or below Ingredients Atlantic Salmon, Salt, Sugar, and Oakwood Smoke Produced By: The Santa Barbara Smokehouse 312 N. Nopal Santa Barbara, CA 93103 www.sbsmokehouse.com Coastal Harbor by The Santa Barbara Smokehouse Smoked Atlantic Salmon Keep Refrigerated at 38 or below Ingredients Atlantic Salmon, Salt, Sugar, and Oakwood Smoke Produced By: The Santa Barbara Smokehouse 312 N. Nopal Santa Barbara, CA 93103 www.sbsmokehouse.com Products are distributed either refrigerated or frozen. All products are packaged in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). Net weight appears to vary per package. Products are priced per weight.. Recalled by The Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Inc.. Units affected: Batch 6549: 2,224 lbs. and Batch 8589: 1,188.44 lbs..
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The firm was notified by two customers of two lot/batch numbers testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes which is an organism that 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
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on May 20, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-2270-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: All products were sold to distributors located within the U.S. (CA, TX, AZ, NV, OR, NY, IL). Distributors sells these products to food service facilities. Some of these food service facilities provide food for airlines. The firm confirmed that none of the products were sold as retail packs/sold as is directly to consumers..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (F-2270-2015) 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.
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