CLASS I Food recall · Reported 30 Jan 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cold Smoke Salmon, labeled in part recalled by Marine Harvest USA
Marine Harvest USA is recalling Cold Smoke Salmon, labeled in part: ***Black Bear***of the Black Forest*** Naturally, distributed in 17 states. The recall was initiated on 22 Dec 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0925-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63950
- Recalling firm
- Marine Harvest USA, Doral, FL
- Brand
- Cold Smoke
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Dec 2012
- FDA classified
- 24 Jan 2013
- Reported
- 30 Jan 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Salmon
Timeline
| 22 Dec 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Jan 2013 | Classified by FDA | +33 days |
| 30 Jan 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Cold Smoke Salmon in vacuum plastic bags, labeled in part: ***BLACK BEAR***of the BLACK FOREST*** Naturally Smoked***Smoked Salmon***Extra Fancy***1 lb.***
Where it was distributed
AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, MA, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA and Puerto Rico
ArizonaCaliforniaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisMassachusettsMissouriNorth CarolinaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoTexasVirginia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes
Which lots are affected?
UPC # 810230000493 Lots = 249 thru 291 Process 2305
Where was it sold?
AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, MA, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA and Puerto Rico
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
10 other products · FDA event 63950This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Cold Smoke Salmon, labeled in part recalled by Marine Harvest USA.
More recalls from Marine Harvest USA
All 11| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Cold Smoke Salmon recalled by Marine Harvest USACold Smoke | Marine Harvest USA | Listeria | 17 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Cold Smoke Salmon, labeled in part: ***New England Smoked Salmon*** recalledCold Smoke | Marine Harvest USA | Listeria | 17 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Cold Smoke Salmon recalled by Marine Harvest USACold Smoke | Marine Harvest USA | Listeria | 17 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Cold Smoke Salmon, labeled in part recalled by Marine Harvest USACold Smoke | Marine Harvest USA | Listeria | 17 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Cold Smoke Salmon, labeled in part recalled by Marine Harvest USACold Smoke | Marine Harvest USA | Listeria | 17 states |
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