Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0823-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Costco Wholesale |
| Report date | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 1, 2012 |
| Quantity | 41,601 - 12 ounce packages |
| Location | Issaquah, WA, United States |
Official product description
Cold-Smoked Atlantic Salmon in vacuum packed plastic, labeled in part: "FOPPEN NORWEGIAN SMOKED SALMON SLICES INCLUDES PACKET OF HONEY MUSTARD DILL SAUCE READY TO EAT PEPPERED TRADITIONAL DILL NET WT 12oz / 341g (291g Salmon + 50g Sauce 8 712224 129277***INGREDIENTS SALMON: Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar), salt, pepper, dill, paprika, parsley, smoke, color added***Manufactured by: Foppen Salmon Daltonstraat 24, 3846 BX HARDERWIJK, The Netherlands***"
Why the product was recalled
Salmon was produced in a plant in Greece, owned by Foppen of the Netherlands, where Salmonella was found on one of the lines.
Distribution information
Product was distributed in Costco Warehouse stores throughout the United States
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
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