Cold-smoked salmon in plastic containers. An example of the labeling follows, however, the "SELL BY:" and "PACK DATE" changes. "0297629 015885 SOCKEYE SALMON LOX TRIM WHOLE FOODS MARKET SALMON, SALT, SUGAR AND NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE. CONTAINS: FISH***SELL BY: 02.06.13***PACK DATE: 01.30.13***" There is a light blue water mark behind the ingredient statement that reads: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET"

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    PLU: 97629, UPC: 0297629 015885 Product sold before 1/29/13.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC)
Reason for Recall:
The repacked cold-smoked salmon trim was processed on the same day as a surveillance sample was processed, that was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Cold-smoked salmon in plastic containers. An example of the labeling follows, however, the "SELL BY:" and "PACK DATE" changes. "0297629 015885 SOCKEYE SALMON LOX TRIM WHOLE FOODS MARKET SALMON, SALT, SUGAR AND NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE. CONTAINS: FISH***SELL BY: 02.06.13***PACK DATE: 01.30.13***" There is a light blue water mark behind the ingredient statement that reads: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET"

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

PLU: 97629, UPC: 0297629 015885 Product sold before 1/29/13.

Distribution:

Distributed in: OR, WA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: F-1226-2013

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