CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Jul 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sockeye Salmon: "***Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon recalled
Salmolux (A Pacific Seafood Group Company) is recalling Sockeye Salmon: "***Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon (Nova Lox)***Ingredients: Wild Sockeye, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 25 May 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-1598-2013
- FDA event ID
- 65304
- Recalling firm
- Salmolux (A Pacific Seafood Group Company), Federal Way, WA
- Brand
- Sockeye
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 25 May 2013
- FDA classified
- 8 Jul 2013
- Reported
- 17 Jul 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
| 25 May 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Jul 2013 | Classified by FDA | +44 days |
| 17 Jul 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
Cold Smoked Salmon products are recalled due to the potential contamination with 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
SOCKEYE SALMON: 1) "***SMOKED WILD SOCKEYE SALMON (NOVA LOX)***INGREDIENTS: Wild Sockeye Salmon, Salt, Sugar, Natural Wood Smoke. CONTAINS: SOCKEYE SALMON (FISH)***Produced By: SALMOLUX, 34100 9th Avenue S. Federal Way. WA 98003***". 2) "***SOCKEYE SMOKED SALMON TRIM***NET WT: 2 lbs (908g)***INGREDIENTS: Wild Sockeye Salmon, Salt, Sugar, Natural Wood Smoke. (No Preservatives or Artificial Colors)***Produced By: SALMOLUX, 34100 9th Avenue S. Federal Way. WA 98003***". 3) "***SMOKED SOCKEYE SALMON (NOVA LOX)***Net Wt. 4 oz (113g)***INGREDIENTS: Alaskan Sockeye Salmon, Salt, Sugar, Natural Wood Smoke. CONTAINS: FISH (SALMON)***0 16468 44900 8***".
Where it was distributed
Products were distributed in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Idaho, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Washington.
ArkansasArizonaCaliforniaIdahoMichiganNevadaNew YorkOhioTexasWashington
Questions about this recall
Is Sockeye Salmon: "***Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon (Nova Lox)***Ingredients: Wild Sockeye recalled?
Yes. Salmolux (A Pacific Seafood Group Company) recalled Sockeye Salmon: "***Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon (Nova Lox)***Ingredients: Wild Sockeye on 25 May 2013. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1598-2013.
Why was it recalled?
Cold Smoked Salmon products are recalled due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Production Lot 10803. The code is breaking down as: 1 and 3 are the year 2013. 080 is the Julian date, the 80th of the year (or March 21st). Retail stores issue the best-by date based on when they thaw the product.
Where was it sold?
Products were distributed in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Idaho, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Washington.
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 21 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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