CLASS II Food recall · Reported 13 Mar 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack recalled by Ocean Beauty Seafoods
Ocean Beauty Seafoods is recalling Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack, distributed in Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 15 Feb 2019 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-1154-2019
- FDA event ID
- 82230
- Recalling firm
- Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Seattle, WA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Feb 2019
- FDA classified
- 11 Mar 2019
- Reported
- 13 Mar 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Botulism
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 15 Feb 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Mar 2019 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 13 Mar 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +2 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Hot Smoked Salmon products are recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Certain lots of products were found to be below 3.5% water-phase salt (WPS) content.
Product as listed by the FDA
Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack. ITEM # F3120SS9, Aldi ID# 51326. Each master case contains 12/4 oz. packs (4 packs of each flavor - Traditional, Cracked Black Pepper, and Cajun Flavored). Traditional, Hot Smoked Salmon, 4 oz. UPC 041498234881. Cajun Flavored, Hot Smoked Salmon, 4 oz. UPC 041498234904. Cracked Black Pepper, Hot Smoked Salmon, 4 oz. UPC 041498234898. The Master Case label is read in parts: "***ITEM #F3120SS9 ***Aldi ID# 51326***Spcl Slct H/S Coho Variety Pack *** 12/4 oz *** NET WT 3LBS ***Traditional, Pepper, and Cajun Flavors*** Farmed Raise Product of Chile ***Distributed by: ALDI INC. BATAVIA IL 60510 ***. The TRADITIONAL 4 oz. Individual Package's label is read in parts: "***TRADITIONAL*** Hot Smoked Salmon***NET WT. 4 OZ ****INGREDIENTS: COHO SALMON (COLOR ADDED), SALT, BROWN SUGAR, NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE***READY TO EAT/FULLY COOKED***MUST BE KEPT REFRIGERATED AT OR BELOW 38 F ***Distributed by ALDI Inc. Batavia, IL 60510***PRODUCT OF CHILE FARMED***". The CAJUN FLAVORED 4 oz. Individual Package's label is read in parts: "***CAJUN FLAVORED*** Hot Smoked Salmon***NET WT. 4 OZ ****INGREDIENTS: COHO SALMON (COLOR ADDED), SALT, BROWN SUGAR, CAJUN SEASONING (SALT, SPICES, PAPRIKA, RED PEPPER), GARLIC, POWDER CAYENNE PEPPER, SPICES, NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE***READY TO EAT/FULLY COOKED***MUST BE KEPT REFRIGERATED AT OR BELOW 38 F ***Distributed by ALDI Inc. Batavia, IL 60510***PRODUCT OF CHILE FARMED***". The CRACKED BLACK PEPPER 4 oz. Individual Package's label is read in parts: "***CRACKED BLACK PEPPER*** Hot Smoked Salmon***NET WT. 4 OZ ****INGREDIENTS: COHO SALMON (COLOR ADDED), SALT, BROWN SUGAR, BLACK PEPPER, NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE***READY TO EAT/FULLY COOKED***MUST BE KEPT REFRIGERATED AT OR BELOW 38F ***Distributed by ALDI Inc. Batavia, IL 60510***PRODUCT OF CHILE FARMED***".
Where it was distributed
distributed directly in GA, IL, and PA.
Stores named: Aldi
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Hot Smoked Salmon products are recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Certain lots of products were found to be below 3.5% water-phase salt (WPS) content.
Which lots are affected?
Lot numbers observed on each individual retail 4 oz. packages with the Plant ID CHILE 10793: 0020B2012181907 0042B2031181907 0051B2033181908 0051B2067181909 0055B2036181908 0056B2037181908 0126B2075181909 0127B2079181909 0127B2079181909 0134B2082181909 0137B2083181909 0139B2085181909 0144B2088181909 0146B2094181910 Warehouse internal lot numbers: 19193 19212 19259 19263 19266 19267 19269 822880 828762 854606 1798894 1850809 1883346 1883347 1883349 8883349
Where was it sold?
distributed directly in GA, IL, and PA.
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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