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Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum Packed Salmon recall: Botulism Risk

Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum Packed Salmon

Why was Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum Packed Salmon recalled?

Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum-Packed Salmon packaged in 1.5 lb packages is being recalled due to missing information on the label. Specifically, "Important: Keep Frozen Until Used. Thaw under Refrigerated immediately before use". Failure to provide instructions on the label for proper storage and handling of the product can cause Clostridium botulinum to grow and produce toxin.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Batch number 71013 (this represents the production date) Best by date is 12/10/13

Product
Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum Packed Salmon
Recalling firm
Mike's Quality Meats, Inc.
Quantity
65 - 1.5lb pieces
Distribution
Two restaurants - one in Alaska and one in Oregon
Recall date
September 25, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (food)
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