CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Sep 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum Packed Salmon recalled by Mike's Quality Meats
Mike's Quality Meats is recalling Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum Packed Salmon, distributed in Alaska, Oregon. The recall was initiated on 17 Jul 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1882-2013
- FDA event ID
- 65767
- Recalling firm
- Mike's Quality Meats, Eagle River, AK
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Jul 2013
- FDA classified
- 16 Sep 2013
- Reported
- 25 Sep 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Botulism
- Product category
- Salmon
Timeline
| 17 Jul 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Sep 2013 | Classified by FDA | +61 days |
| 25 Sep 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
Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum-Packed Salmon packaged in 1.5 lb packages is being recalled due to missing information on the label. Specifically, "Important: Keep Frozen Until Used. Thaw under Refrigerated immediately before use". Failure to provide instructions on the label for proper storage and handling of the product can cause Clostridium botulinum to grow and produce toxin.
Product as listed by the FDA
Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum Packed Salmon
Where it was distributed
Two restaurants - one in Alaska and one in Oregon
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Frozen Hot Smoked Vacuum-Packed Salmon packaged in 1.5 lb packages is being recalled due to missing information on the label. Specifically, "Important: Keep Frozen Until Used. Thaw under Refrigerated immediately before use". Failure to provide instructions on the label for proper storage and handling of the product can cause Clostridium botulinum to grow and produce toxin.
Which lots are affected?
Batch number 71013 (this represents the production date) Best by date is 12/10/13
Where was it sold?
Two restaurants - one in Alaska and one in Oregon
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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.
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