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Ocean Beauty Seafoods recalls Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack. ITEM # F3120SS9: botulism risk

March 13, 2019 · Ocean Beauty Seafoods Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallHot Smoked Salmon products are recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Certain lots of products were found to be below 3.5% water-phase salt (WPS) content.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Ocean Beauty Seafoods
Location
Seattle, WA
Reported by FDA
March 13, 2019
Recall started
February 15, 2019
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Seafood
Reason type
BotulismOther contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack. ITEM # F3120SS9, Aldi ID# 51326. Each master case contains 12/4 oz. packs (4 packs of each flavor - Traditional, Cracked Black Pepper, and Cajun Flavored). Traditional, Hot Smoked Salmon, 4 oz. UPC 041498234881. Cajun Flavored, Hot Smoked Salmon, 4 oz. UPC 041498234904. Cracked Black Pepper, Hot Smoked Salmon, 4 oz. UPC 041498234898. The Master Case label is read in parts: "***ITEM #F3120SS9 ***Aldi ID# 51326***Spcl Slct H/S Coho Variety Pack *** 12/4 oz *** NET WT 3LBS ***Traditional, Pepper, and Cajun Flavors*** Farmed Raise Product of Chile ***Distributed by: ALDI INC. BATAVIA IL 60510 ***. The TRADITIONAL 4 oz. Individual Package's label is read in parts: "***TRADITIONAL*** Hot Smoked Salmon***NET WT. 4 OZ ****INGREDIENTS: COHO SALMON (COLOR ADDED), SALT, BROWN SUGAR, NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE***READY TO EAT/FULLY COOKED***MUST BE KEPT REFRIGERATED AT OR BELOW 38 F ***Distributed by ALDI Inc. Batavia, IL 60510***PRODUCT OF CHILE FARMED***". The CAJUN FLAVORED 4 oz. Individual Package's label is read in parts: "***CAJUN FLAVORED*** Hot Smoked Salmon***NET WT. 4 OZ ****INGREDIENTS: COHO SALMON (COLOR ADDED), SALT, BROWN SUGAR, CAJUN SEASONING (SALT, SPICES, PAPRIKA, RED PEPPER), GARLIC, POWDER CAYENNE PEPPER, SPICES, NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE***READY TO EAT/FULLY COOKED***MUST BE KEPT REFRIGERATED AT OR BELOW 38 F ***Distributed by ALDI Inc. Batavia, IL 60510***PRODUCT OF CHILE FARMED***". The CRACKED BLACK PEPPER 4 oz. Individual Package's label is read in parts: "***CRACKED BLACK PEPPER*** Hot Smoked Salmon***NET WT. 4 OZ ****INGREDIENTS: COHO SALMON (COLOR ADDED), SALT, BROWN SUGAR, BLACK PEPPER, NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE***READY TO EAT/FULLY COOKED***MUST BE KEPT REFRIGERATED AT OR BELOW 38F ***Distributed by ALDI Inc. Batavia, IL 60510***PRODUCT OF CHILE FARMED***".
    Quantity: 4835 cases (12/4 oz. packages per case)
    Codes: Lot numbers observed on each individual retail 4 oz. packages with the Plant ID CHILE 10793: 0020B2012181907 0042B2031181907 0051B2033181908 0051B2067181909 0055B2036181908 0056B2037181908 0126B2075181909 0127B2079181909 0127B2079181909 0134B2082181909 0137B2083181909 0139B2085181909 0144B2088181909 0146B2094181910 Warehouse internal lot numbers: 19193 19212 19259 19263 19266 19267 19269 822880 828762 854606 1798894 1850809 1883346 1883347 1883349 8883349

Where it was distributed

distributed directly in GA, IL, and PA.

What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Ocean Beauty Seafoods recalled 1 product, including Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack. ITEM # F3120SS9, Aldi ID# 51326. Each master case contains 12/4 oz. packs (4 packs of each flavor….

Why was it recalled?

Hot Smoked Salmon products are recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Certain lots of products were found to be below 3.5% water-phase salt (WPS) content.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

distributed directly in GA, IL, and PA.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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