Consumers in six states are being urged to check their refrigerators after a smoked fish product was recalled over possible listeria contamination.
The voluntary recall covers 8-ounce packages of Starfish Seafood Trio, a mix of cold-smoked salmon, halibut and trout distributed by wholesale distributor Krasnyi Oktyabr. The recall was issued after New York state inspectors identified a potential contamination risk, according to an Oct. 9 notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration.
No illnesses have been reported, but listeria infections can cause serious and sometimes fatal illness, particularly among older adults, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women.
Here's what to know.
What product was recalled?
The recall affects 8-ounce vacuum-sealed packages
of Starfish Seafood Trio containing cold-smoked salmon, halibut and trout.
Consumers can identify the recalled product using the following information:
- Lot number: D139149161-153
- Expiration date: Dec. 1, 2027
- Country of origin: Latvia
Where was the product distributed?
According to the recall notice, the product was distributed in:
- New York
- Florida
- Georgia
- Massachusetts
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
The FDA notice did not identify specific retailers or locations where the product was sold. USA TODAY has contacted the distributor for additional information.
What should consumers do?
Krasnyi Oktyabr said it has notified customers who purchased the product and instructed them to immediately stop selling and distributing it.
The company also asked customers to identify any remaining inventory and notify their own customers about the recall.
Consumers who purchased the recalled product should not eat or serve it. The company said the product can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Customers with questions can contact Krasnyi Oktyabr at 718-858-6720 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
What are the symptoms of listeria infection?
According to the recall notice, symptoms of listeria may include:
- High fever
- Severe headache
- Stiffness
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
Healthy people may experience only short-term illness, but listeria can cause serious infections in vulnerable groups.
Who is most at risk?
People at the highest risk of severe illness include:
- Pregnant women and their unborn or newborn babies
- Adults 65 and older
- People with weakened immune systems, including transplant recipients and people with conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes and autoimmune diseases
Listeria infections during pregnancy can result in miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery or life-threatening infections in newborns.
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