Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC recalls Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack. ITEM # F3120SS9, Aldi ID# 51326. Each master case contains 12/4 oz. packs (4 packs of
Ocean Beauty Seafoods recalls Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack (ITEM # F3120SS9) due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination from low water-phase salt content. Products sold at Aldi with specific UPCs and lot numbers are affected.
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Hot Smoked Salmon products are recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Certain lots of products were found to be below 3.5% water-phase salt (WPS) content.
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What happened, in plain English
Ocean Beauty Seafoods is recalling a Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack sold at Aldi because certain lots may contain Clostridium botulinum, a dangerous bacteria that can cause botulism. The products were found to have insufficient water-phase salt (WPS) content, which increases the risk of contamination. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17718-ocean-beauty-seafoods-hot-smoked-salmon-pack-recalled-for-botulism.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17718-ocean-beauty-seafoods-hot-smoked-salmon-pack-recalled-for-botulism · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1154-2019
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“Ocean Beauty Seafoods Hot Smoked Salmon Pack Recalled for Botulism Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17718-ocean-beauty-seafoods-hot-smoked-salmon-pack-recalled-for-botulism. Based on FDA recall #F-1154-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1154-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recalled salmon products may contain Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that produces a deadly toxin causing botulism. This risk occurs when the water-phase salt (WPS) content is below 3.5%, which can happen if the product was not properly processed or stored.
Who’s affected
People who purchased the Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack from Aldi with the specific UPCs and lot numbers listed in the recall notice are affected. Those who have the product and are not following refrigeration instructions are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product label with ITEM # F3120SS9 and Aldi ID# 51326. Look for specific UPCs: 041498234881 (Traditional), 041498234904 (Cajun), and 041498234898 (Cracked Black Pepper). Also check for lot numbers like 0020B2012181907 or warehouse internal numbers listed in the recall.
- Brand
Ocean Beauty Seafoods- Product
Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack. ITEM # F3120SS9, Aldi ID# 51326. Each master case contains 12/4 oz. packs (4 packs of- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for ITEM # F3120SS9 and Aldi ID# 51326 on the master case label.
Discard Affected Products
If your product has the listed lot numbers or warehouse internal numbers, discard it immediately.
Questions people ask
Why is this salmon being recalled?
The products were found to have water-phase salt (WPS) content below 3.5%, which increases the risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination.
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the product label for ITEM # F3120SS9 and Aldi ID# 51326. If it matches the listed lot numbers, discard it immediately.
Is there a risk of serious injury from this product?
Yes, the recalled products may contain Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious illness that requires medical attention.
Contact Ocean Beauty Seafoods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ocean Beauty Seafoods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1154-2019 — Ocean Beauty Seafoods Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack. ITEM # F3120SS9, Aldi ID# 51326. Each master Hello, I own a Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack. ITEM # F3120SS9, Aldi ID# 51326. Each master case contains 12/4 oz. packs (4 packs of that is covered by recall F-1154-2019 from Ocean Beauty Seafoods. 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-1154-2019 (February 15, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1154-2019 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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