CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cold-smoked salmon recalled by Whole Foods Market Pacific NW
Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC) is recalling Cold-smoked salmon, distributed in Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 29 Jan 2013 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-1226-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64234
- Recalling firm
- Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC), Seattle, WA
- Brand
- Cold-smoked
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 Jan 2013
- FDA classified
- 18 Mar 2013
- Reported
- 27 Mar 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Salmon
Timeline
| 29 Jan 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Mar 2013 | Classified by FDA | +48 days |
| 27 Mar 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
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.
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 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"
Where it was distributed
14 Whole Foods Market retail stores in OR and WA.
Stores named: Whole Foods
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
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.
Which lots are affected?
PLU: 97629, UPC: 0297629 015885 Product sold before 1/29/13.
Where was it sold?
14 Whole Foods Market retail stores in OR 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
2 other products · FDA event 64234This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Whole bagels and half bagels w/ cream cheese/cold smoked recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Whole bagels and half bagels w/ cream cheese/cold smoked recalled | Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC) | Listeria | OR, WA | |
| CLASS I | Cream cheese/cold smoked salmon (Gravlox) spread recalled | Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC) | Listeria | OR, WA |
More recalls from Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC)
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Cream cheese/cold smoked salmon (Gravlox) spread recalled | Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC) | Listeria | OR, WA |
| Food | CLASS I | Whole bagels and half bagels w/ cream cheese/cold smoked recalled | Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC) | Listeria | OR, WA |
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