Foppen brand smoked salmon products recalled: these are the affected lots
FDA routine testing revealed the presence of Listeria in a lot of Foppen Seafood smoked Norwegian salmon which was distributed in 15 states.
Foppen Seafood has issued a recall of its 8.1 oz packs of Toast sized Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices with lot number 412 which were distributed across 15 states and sold in Kroger and Payless Supermarkets. The measure came after the Food & Drug Administration revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes during routine testing.
Here are the details posted in the Foppen Seafood recall of what consumers should look for to see if they have the potentially contaminated product and what to do with it.
Foppen brand smoked salmon product recall
The 8.1 oz packs of Toast sized Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices with lot number 412 that are being recalled were distributed to Kroger and Payless Supermarkets in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia.
The product UPC code is 8 40137 10000 2. The LOT 412 number can be found in the clear plastic window cut out on the front of the package.
Foppen Seafood advises customers who find this product in their possession not to consume it. Instead they should discard it or return it for a refund or replacement.
Consumers can contact Foppen Seafood office USA at 844-646-0928 or mail supportQ1087@foppenseafood.com for any questions or concerns.
What is Listeria and how is it dangerous?
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe infections which can be fatal in young children and frail or elderly people as well as others with weakened immune systems. It can also lead to pregnant women having miscarriages and stillbirths.
It may result in short-term illness in healthy individuals that can last for days to several weeks. Basic symptoms are similar to what can be experienced with usual infetions from food. and include the following:
- a high temperature of 100F/38C or higher
- aches and pains
- chills
- feeling or being sick
- diarrhoea
The serious symptoms for listeria are if the bacteria infects beyond your gut. If it reaches the bloodstream, the bactera can damage your central nervous system. This can result in symptoms such as confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Clearly these are serious symptoms and medical assistance is necessary. At this stage of the illness, there is a 20-30 percent chance of death.