Low salt, vacuum packaged, Hot Smoked Farmed Raised Salmon (Atlantic, Coho, Keta, King, Steelhead, and Sockeye). AKS (Alaska King Seafoods) products such as Sockeye Traditional, Coho Traditional, Keta Traditional, Farmed Atlantic Traditional are labeled in parts: "***IMPORTANT KEEP FROZEN***THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION (BELOW 38 F) IMMEDIATELY BEFORE USE***. Jack's Fish Spot products such as Coho, Keta, King, Sockeye are labeled in parts: "***Important: Keep Frozen. Thaw under refrigeration immediately before use***" Clippership products such as Steelhead, Coho, King, and Sockeye are labeled in parts: "***Important: Keep Frozen. Thaw under refrigeration immediately before use***". Anthony's products such as Keta Traditional and Coho Traditional have no labels.
Recalled by Jensens Old Fashioned Smokehouse INC on Apr 29, 2013
Recall Summary
Jensens Old Fashioned Smokehouse INC recalled Low salt, vacuum packaged, Hot Smoked Farmed Raised Salmon (Atlantic in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Apr 29, 2013.
The recall cites a botulism or toxin risk: "Jensen's Old Fashioned Smokehouse, Inc. is recalling hot smoked salmon because it is not consistenly labeled "KEEP FROZEN" and the product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum." This is among the most serious food-safety hazards because the toxin can be life-threatening even in small amounts.
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Distributed in Washington." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Seattle, WA. The recall covers Estimated total 45,436 lbs of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jan 22, 2014), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
Jensen's Old Fashioned Smokehouse, Inc. is recalling hot smoked salmon because it is not consistenly labeled "KEEP FROZEN" and the product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
Product Description
Low salt, vacuum packaged, Hot Smoked Farmed Raised Salmon (Atlantic, Coho, Keta, King, Steelhead, and Sockeye). AKS (Alaska King Seafoods) products such as Sockeye Traditional, Coho Traditional, Keta Traditional, Farmed Atlantic Traditional are labeled in parts: "***IMPORTANT KEEP FROZEN***THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION (BELOW 38 F) IMMEDIATELY BEFORE USE***. Jack's Fish Spot products such as Coho, Keta, King, Sockeye are labeled in parts: "***Important: Keep Frozen. Thaw under refrigeration immediately before use***" Clippership products such as Steelhead, Coho, King, and Sockeye are labeled in parts: "***Important: Keep Frozen. Thaw under refrigeration immediately before use***". Anthony's products such as Keta Traditional and Coho Traditional have no labels.
Distribution
Distributed in Washington
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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