Food Safety Recall round-up 28 April - 4 May 2018
Clostridium botulinum risk for salmon
US: Seabear Company of Anacortes, Washington is recalling salmon due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
A total of 1,225 3oz. units of Cold Smoked Wild Coho Salmon Lox, Gerard & Dominique Seafoods brand, affected lot #CSCO-17339 and pack date 17-340 are involved.
The recall was because the product's water phase salt testing was below 3.5%. No illnesses have been reported.
It was distributed to distributors in CA, MD and WA between 12/8/17 and 4/10/18 and may have been further distributed and sold through retail stores in these states.
Consumers are advised to keep product frozen until used and thaw under refrigeration immediately before use.
