Vita Food Products, Inc. recalls NATHAN'S COLD SMOKED WILD SALMON, in 3oz.vacuum packed pouch, 12 units per wholesale case, UPC 73030 80686
Nathan's Cold Smoked Wild Salmon (3oz vacuum pouches) recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should avoid using affected products.
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Product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes
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What happened, in plain English
Nathan's Cold Smoked Wild Salmon in 3oz vacuum-packed pouches (UPC 7303080686) is being recalled because it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness. This recall affects products sold between 2012 and the best before date. Using contaminated salmon could lead to food poisoning, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and young children. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16506-nathan-s-cold-smoked-wild-salmon-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16506-nathan-s-cold-smoked-wild-salmon-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0087-2020
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“Nathan's Cold Smoked Wild Salmon Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16506-nathan-s-cold-smoked-wild-salmon-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0087-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0087-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can grow in refrigerated foods and cause severe food poisoning. This specific product tested positive for the bacteria, meaning it could be contaminated and lead to illness if eaten. The bacteria can cause fever, muscle aches, and in severe cases, miscarriage or life-threatening infections.
Who’s affected
This recall affects consumers who purchased Nathan's Cold Smoked Wild Salmon in 3oz vacuum-packed pouches with the UPC 7303080686. Pregnant women, young children, and others with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC 7303080686 on the product packaging. The lot code is 113420619C and the best before date is January 1, 2012.
- Brand
Nathan's- Product
NATHAN'S COLD SMOKED WILD SALMON, in 3oz.vacuum packed pouch, 12 units per wholesale case, UPC 73030 80686- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Product
Discard the recalled Nathan's Cold Smoked Wild Salmon pouches immediately to avoid potential illness.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the product has been tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes and should not be consumed.
What is the best before date for this product?
The best before date is January 1, 2012.
How can I check if my product is affected?
Look for the UPC 7303080686 on the product packaging. The lot code is 113420619C.
Contact Nathan's
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nathan's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0087-2020 — Nathan's NATHAN'S COLD SMOKED WILD SALMON, in 3oz.vacuum packed pouch, 12 units per wholesale case, Hello, I own a NATHAN'S COLD SMOKED WILD SALMON, in 3oz.vacuum packed pouch, 12 units per wholesale case, UPC 73030 80686 that is covered by recall F-0087-2020 from Nathan's. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0087-2020 (October 14, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0087-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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