Boston Smoked Fish Nova Lox Sides Recall: Low Water Phase Salt Hazard
Boston Smoked Fish Company recalls Nova Lox Sides due to low water phase salt. This may cause product spoilage. Consumers should check for the specific UPC code and store conditions.
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Low water phase salt.
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What happened, in plain English
Boston Smoked Fish Company is recalling Nova Lox Sides in 5 packages of 2-pound units because of a low water phase salt issue. This could lead to spoilage or safety concerns if the product is not stored properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17745-boston-smoked-fish-nova-lox-sides-recall-low-water-phase.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17745-boston-smoked-fish-nova-lox-sides-recall-low-water-phase · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1050-2019
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“Boston Smoked Fish Nova Lox Sides Recall: Low Water Phase Salt Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17745-boston-smoked-fish-nova-lox-sides-recall-low-water-phase. Based on FDA recall #F-1050-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1050-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains low water phase salt, which can cause spoilage if the product is not stored at or below 38°F. This issue may lead to the product becoming unsafe for consumption due to bacterial growth.
Who’s affected
Owners of Nova Lox Sides in 5 packages of :2-pound units with the specific UPC code (01)90857016007065(3202)100000 are affected. Those storing the product above 38°F are at higher risk of spoilage.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Nova Lox Sides', 5 packages of 2-pound units in a corrugated box, and the UPC code (01)90857016007065(3202)100000. The product must be stored at or below 38°F to be safe.
- Brand
Boston Smoked Fish- Product
BOSTON SMOKED FISH CO. Nova Lox Sides, 5 packages of 2 pound units in corrugated box, Store at or below 38 deg, UPC- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Storage Temperature
Ensure the product is stored at or below 38°F to prevent spoilage.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Massachusetts.
FDA distribution: “MA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Massachusetts.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 28 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- FDA terminated the recall
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Ensure the product is stored at or below 38°F to prevent spoilage. No immediate action is needed if stored correctly.
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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-1050-2019 (January 25, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1050-2019 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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