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Oregon Lox recalls North Coast Traditional Nova Lox and 2 more: listeria risk

December 15, 2021 · Oregon Lox 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 recallListeria monocytogenes.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Oregon Lox
Location
Eugene, OR
Reported by FDA
December 15, 2021
Recall started
November 11, 2021
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Seafood
Reason type
Listeria

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.

  • North Coast Traditional Nova Lox, cold smoked salmon, various net wt. 2-3lb average per side. UPC 008603005200. The Ingredients statement on the label are read in parts: "***INGREDIENTS: Wild Pacific salmon, corn oil, salt, brown sugar, sodium nitrite, FD&C Yellow 6/Red 40, natural hardwood smoke ***CONTAINS: Keta Salmon (Fish) ***KEEP FROZEN OR STORE BELOW 38F ***".
    Quantity: 262 lbs.
    Codes: 22821
  • Aqua Nova - Sliced Nova Lox, Oregon Cold Smoked Salmon, net wt. 3 oz. UPC 008603001608. Aqua Nova -Sliced Nova Lox, Oregon Cold Smoked Salmon, net wt. 1 lb. UPC 008603001400. Aqua Nova - Premium Oregon Nova Lox (Sliced), cold smoked salmon, various net wt 2-3 lbs per side. UPC 008603001202. Aqua Nova - Premium Oregon Nova Lox (UnSliced), cold smoked salmon, various net wt. 2.5-3.5lb average per side. UPC 008603001103. Tony's Smoke House and Cannery - Smoked Salmon Lox, cold smoked - Nova Style - Presliced, net wt. 8oz. UPC 0086030015608. The Ingredients statement on these labels are read in parts: "***INGREDIENTS: Wild Pacific Salmon, salt, brown sugar, sodium nitrite, FD&C Yellow 6/Red 40, natural hardwood smoke ***CONTAINS: Keta Salmon (Fish) ***KEEP FROZEN OR STORE BELOW 38F ***".
    Quantity: 1294 lbs.
    Codes: 22821
  • North Coast Smoked Salmon Trim - Partial Slices of Cold Smoked Salmon, net wt. 3 lb. UPC 008603002551. The Ingredients statement on the label are read in parts: "***INGREDIENTS: Salmon, salt, brown sugar, sodium nitrite, FD&C Yellow 6/Red 40, natural hardwood smoke ***CONTAINS: Keta Salmon (Fish) ***KEEP FROZEN OR STORE BELOW 38F ***".
    Quantity: 60 lbs.
    Codes: 22821

Where it was distributed

distributed in AK, CA, OR, and WA.

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?

Oregon Lox recalled 3 products, including North Coast Traditional Nova Lox, cold smoked salmon, various net wt. 2-3lb average per side. UPC 008603005200. The Ingredients statement….

Why was it recalled?

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?

distributed in AK, CA, OR, and WA.

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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