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Greenhead Lobster Products recalls 1. FRESH CLAW AND KNUCKLE MEAT: listeria risk

August 5, 2020 · Greenhead Lobster Products Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallReady-to-eat lobster meat may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Greenhead Lobster Products
Location
Bucksport, ME
Reported by FDA
August 5, 2020
Recall started
July 16, 2020
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Meat and poultry
Reason type
ListeriaOther 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.

  • 1. FRESH CLAW AND KNUCKLE MEAT, 1 and 2 lbs. 2. FRESH CLAW, KNUCKLE, AND TAIL MEAT, 1 and 2 lbs 3. FROZEN CLAW AND KNUCKLE MEAT, 2 lb
    Quantity: 10,520 lbs.
    Codes: 1 and 2. DATE LOT CODE: 062320, 062920, 063020, 070120, 070220, and 070720 (1 lb. and 2 lb. quantities) 3. 06302022, 07022022 (2lb.)

Where it was distributed

ME, MA, NH, CT, CO

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Greenhead Lobster Products recalled 1 product, including 1. FRESH CLAW AND KNUCKLE MEAT, 1 and 2 lbs. 2. FRESH CLAW, KNUCKLE, AND TAIL MEAT, 1 and 2 lbs 3. FROZEN CLAW AND KNUCKLE MEAT, 2 lb.

Why was it recalled?

Ready-to-eat lobster meat may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

ME, MA, NH, CT, CO

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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