Check Your Fridge: Smoked Fish Recalled Nationwide Over Listeria Contamination

If you recently purchased smoked fish, you may want to check the packaging. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled Haifa Smoked Fish of Jamaica, New York, due to listeria contamination.

The smoked fish was distributed and sold nationwide. The recall affects the following items:

• Haifa “COLD SMOKED SALMON” 8 OZ., LOT # 219 and “COLD SMOKED SEABASS” 8 OZ., LOT # 212 were distributed nationwide through direct delivery to retail stores and distributors.
• Haifa ”COLD SMOKED SALMON” 8 OZ., LOT # 219 and “COLD SMOKED SEABASS” 8 OZ., LOT # 212 are vacuum packaged on a paper board with flexible plastic.

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The contamination was found during a sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture Markets Food Inspectors. According to the release, no illnesses have been reported to date.

Listeria is a bacterium that can cause an infection called listeriosis. Symptoms of listeriosis vary depending on the severity but may include vomiting, muscle aches, fever, headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. Symptoms can last from one to three days. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

Consumers who have purchased the affected smoked fish are urged to throw it away immediately or return it to the place of purchase. For any questions or concerns, you can contact the company at 718-523-8899.