CLASS I Food recall · Reported 23 Jan 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Cold-smoked salmon that are partially clear recalled

Ocean Beauty Seafoods is recalling Cold-smoked salmon that are partially clear and partially colored black, white, gold and, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 13 Dec 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesProduced on October 11, 2012, Julian Date 285.

Quantity recalled272 cases - 12/3 ounce packages per case. The press release had reported 275 cases had been distributed, but that was incorrect.

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-0913-2013
FDA event ID: 63910
Recalling firm: Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Seattle, WA
Brand: Cold-smoked
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 13 Dec 2012
FDA classified: 17 Jan 2013
Reported: 23 Jan 2013
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Salmon

Timeline

13 Dec 2012	Recall initiated by company
17 Jan 2013	Classified by FDA	+35 days
23 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

Ocean Beauty Seafood's sample was found positive for 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-smoked salmon in vacuum plastic bags that are partially clear and partially colored black, white, gold and pink. Nathan's, 3oz Nova Salmon, has the UPC 0 73030 80368 2. The front panel is labeled in part: "***NATHAN'S TRADITIONAL DELICATESSEN NOVA SALMON CLASSIC SMOKED***NET WT 3 OZ (85g)***" back panel: "***NATHAN'S TRADITIONAL DELICATESSEN NOVA SALMON CLASSIC SMOKED***This salmon can be frozen for up to 45 days. Thaw under refrigeration. Once opened, keep refrigerated and be sure to enjoy within five days. Keep refrigerated at 38F or below.***0 73030 80368 2***INGREDIENTS: ATLANTIC SALMON (COLOR ADDED), SALT, SUGAR, PRESERVATIVES (SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), FD&C YELLOW #5, YELLOW #6, RED #40, BLUE #1, AND NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE. DISTRIBUTED BY OCEAN BEAUTY SEAFOODS LLC, SEATTLE, WA 98119 WWW.OCEANBEAUTY.COM FARM RAISED PRODUCT OF CHILE***." A white stick-on label, affixed to the top left hand corner of the back panel, reads: top line: "***M228208***;" middle line left to right: "***07 09 285 12 14 09***;" and bottom line: "***10632***."

Where it was distributed

Nationwide to distributors and retailers in AZ, CA, CO, CT, MA, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX and WA.

Nationwide Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Washington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Ocean Beauty Seafood's sample was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Produced on October 11, 2012, Julian Date 285.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide to distributors and retailers in AZ, CA, CO, CT, MA, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, TX and WA.

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

1 other product · FDA event 63910

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
23 Jan 2013	CLASS I	Cold-smoked salmon in vacuum plastic that are partially recalledCold-smoked	Ocean Beauty Seafoods	Listeria	Nationwide

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