CLASS I Food recall · Reported 15 Apr 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Oakwood and Whiskey smoked salmon sliced sides under recalled

The Santa Barbara Smokehouse is recalling Oakwood and Whiskey smoked salmon sliced sides under the following brands, distributed in 17 states. The recall was initiated on 26 Dec 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBatches: 4261, 5264, 5609, 5699, 5731, 5761, 5792, 5924, 5934, 5969, 5979, 6012, 6029, 6042, 6054, 6061, 6072, 6082, 6194, 6204, 6214, 6285, 6304, 6314, 6322, 6339, 6344, 6351, 6362, 6379, 6434, 6449, 6452, 6461, 6479, 6481, 6492, 6572, 6584, 6594, 6604, 6612, 6664, 6674, 6684

Quantity recalled2,532 lbs.

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-1895-2015
FDA event ID: 70142
Recalling firm: The Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Santa Barbara, CA
Brand: Oakwood
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 26 Dec 2014
FDA classified: 6 Apr 2015
Reported: 15 Apr 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: FAX
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Alcohol

Timeline

26 Dec 2014	Recall initiated by company
6 Apr 2015	Classified by FDA	+101 days
15 Apr 2015	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 firm is recalling batches of smoked salmon due to environmental and finished product samples 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

Oakwood and Whiskey smoked salmon sliced sides under the following brands; Cambridge House SKU: 8 30859 01163 2, Coastal Harbor SKU: 8 30859 01369 8 All products are vacuum packed and are either fresh or frozen. Products are cold smoked.

Where it was distributed

Products are sold to customers located within the U.S.; CA, NY, TX, HI, CO, MA, AZ, CT, KY, IL, NV, UT, MD, FL, MI, MO, NJ

Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Hawaii Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Missouri New Jersey Nevada New York Texas Utah

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The firm is recalling batches of smoked salmon due to environmental and finished product samples found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Batches: 4261, 5264, 5609, 5699, 5731, 5761, 5792, 5924, 5934, 5969, 5979, 6012, 6029, 6042, 6054, 6061, 6072, 6082, 6194, 6204, 6214, 6285, 6304, 6314, 6322, 6339, 6344, 6351, 6362, 6379, 6434, 6449, 6452, 6461, 6479, 6481, 6492, 6572, 6584, 6594, 6604, 6612, 6664, 6674, 6684

Where was it sold?

Products are sold to customers located within the U.S.; CA, NY, TX, HI, CO, MA, AZ, CT, KY, IL, NV, UT, MD, FL, MI, MO, NJ

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

11 other products · FDA event 70142

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Beechwood Smoked and Atlantic Salmon sliced sides recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
15 Apr 2015	CLASS I	Beechwood Smoked and Atlantic Salmon sliced sides recalledBeechwood	The Santa Barbara Smokehouse	Listeria	17 states
15 Apr 2015	CLASS I	Smoked salmon pastrami sliced side under the following recalled	The Santa Barbara Smokehouse	Listeria	17 states
15 Apr 2015	CLASS I	Oakwood smoked salmon mild under the following brands recalledOakwood	The Santa Barbara Smokehouse	Listeria	17 states
15 Apr 2015	CLASS I	Oak and Beechwood smoked salmon under the following Coastal Harbor recalled	The Santa Barbara Smokehouse	Listeria	17 states
15 Apr 2015	CLASS I	Oakwood and whiskey smoked salmon sliced sides recalledOakwood	The Santa Barbara Smokehouse	Listeria	17 states
15 Apr 2015	CLASS I	Oak & Beechwood smoked salmon pastrami sliced side under recalled	The Santa Barbara Smokehouse	Listeria	17 states
15 Apr 2015	CLASS II	Mild Smoked Citron Vodka sliced side under the following recalled	The Santa Barbara Smokehouse	Listeria	17 states
15 Apr 2015	CLASS I	Smoked salmon lemon dill sliced side under the following recalled	The Santa Barbara Smokehouse	Listeria	17 states
15 Apr 2015	CLASS I	Oakwood smoked wild pacific salmon sliced side under recalledOakwood	The Santa Barbara Smokehouse	Listeria	17 states
15 Apr 2015	CLASS I	Oakwood mild smoked salmon lemon pepper sliced side under recalledOakwood	The Santa Barbara Smokehouse	Listeria	17 states
15 Apr 2015	CLASS I	Oakwood and Applewood smoked salmon under the following brands recalledOakwood	The Santa Barbara Smokehouse	Listeria	17 states

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