CLASS I Food recall · Reported 7 Jul 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report

Smilin' Bob's Key West Style Smoked Fish Dip Original recalled

Lakeview Farms is recalling Smilin' Bob's Key West Style Smoked Fish Dip Original, distributed in Florida. The recall was initiated on 4 Jun 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes15.5 oz container - Lot Code(s): 80321, 81021, 81121 8 oz container - Lot Code(s): 72621, 80321, 81021, 81121 Best By Dates: 07/26/21, 08/03/21, 08/10/21, 08/11/21

Quantity recalled1213 cases (Total)

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-0752-2021
FDA event ID: 88065
Recalling firm: Lakeview Farms, Delphos, OH
Brand: Smilin' Bob's
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 4 Jun 2021
FDA classified: 30 Jun 2021
Reported: 7 Jul 2021
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Dips & Spreads

Timeline

4 Jun 2021	Recall initiated by company
30 Jun 2021	Classified by FDA	+26 days
7 Jul 2021	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in fish

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

Smilin' Bob's Key West Style Smoked Fish Dip Original 8 oz and 15.5 oz plastic container 12 per case

Where it was distributed

All 5 distributors located in FL.

Florida

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in fish

Which lots are affected?

15.5 oz container - Lot Code(s): 80321, 81021, 81121 8 oz container - Lot Code(s): 72621, 80321, 81021, 81121 Best By Dates: 07/26/21, 08/03/21, 08/10/21, 08/11/21

Where was it sold?

All 5 distributors located in FL.

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 88065

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Smilin' Bob's All Natural Smoked Fish Dip recalled by Lakeview Farms.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
7 Jul 2021	CLASS I	Smilin' Bob's All Natural Smoked Fish Dip recalled by Lakeview FarmsSmilin' Bob's	Lakeview Farms	Listeria	FL

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