United States
Haifa Smoked Fish of Jamaica, NY is recalling approximately 230 LB OF TURBOT COLD SMOKED 8 OZ PACKAGES LOT # 246, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported up to date.
Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
TURBOT COLD SMOKED 8 OZ Lot # 246 was distributed to retail stores in New York and New Jersey Areas. The product is packaged in clear plastic with a gold board that contains sliced Turbot fish with a blue label that reads “Haifa Smoked Fish & Caviar Turbot Cold Smoked” Net wt. 8 oz/227g.
Ingredients: Turbot, Salt and Natural wood smoke. On the back of the board, it will display a sticker that reads “LOT # 246.”
The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by New York State Department of Agriculture which revealed that the finished product Turbot Cold Smoked 8 oz Package Lot # 246 contained Listeria monocytogenes.
Haifa Smoked Fish ceased distribution of the TURBOT COLD SMOKED 8 OZ Lot # 246 and Haifa Smoked Fish to continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.
Consumers who have purchased Turbot Cold Smoked 8 oz Package LOT # 246 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
In case you are experiencing listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
Company name: HAIFA SMOKED FISH
Brand name: HAIFA SMOKED FISH
Product recalled: TURBOT COLD SMOKED
Reason of the recall: Potential for Listeria monocytogenes
FDA Recall date: December 21, 2021
Check the full recall details on
www.fda.gov
Source: FDA
