Rachael's Lox Cream Cheese Spread Recalled for Listeria Risk
Rachael's Food Corp recalls Springfield Smoked Fish Lox Cream Cheese Spread due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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What happened, in plain English
Rachael's Food Corporation is recalling Springfield Smoked Fish Lox Cream Cheese Spread in 8 oz. and 5 lb. sizes because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covers items sold nationwide through retail and online channels between December 15, 2017, and February 9, 2018. A total of approximately 43,606 pounds of product are affected. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19937-rachael-s-lox-cream-cheese-spread-recalled-for-listeria-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19937-rachael-s-lox-cream-cheese-spread-recalled-for-listeria-risk · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0548-2018
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“Rachael's Lox Cream Cheese Spread Recalled for Listeria Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19937-rachael-s-lox-cream-cheese-spread-recalled-for-listeria-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0548-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0548-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections in humans. Ingestion of contaminated food can lead to severe illness, particularly for vulnerable populations, even if the product looks and smells normal.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the recalled cream cheese spread from retail stores or online between December 15, 2017, and February 9, 2018. Individuals with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, older adults, and young children are at higher risk for serious infection from Listeria.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your refrigerator for Rachael's Springfield Smoked Fish Lox Cream Cheese Spread in 8 oz. or 5 lb. containers with UPC 045049117760. Verify the 'Use by' date falls between 12/15/17 and 02/09/18.
- Brand
Rachael's- Product
Rachael's SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH LOX CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, 8 oz. and 5 lb. UPC: 045049117760- Category
Food
All 19 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide through retail and online sales.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-0535-2018 | Smoked Salmon packed under Springfield Smoked Fish and Rachael's: - Rachael s SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH HAND CUT STYLE SMOKED NOVA SALMON, 4 oz. UPC: 045049113342; - Rachael s SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH SMOKED SLICED NOVA SALMON, 4 oz., UPC: 045049113250; Rachael s SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH SMOKED SLICED NOVA SALMON 8 oz., UPC: 045049113083; Rachael s SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH SMOKED SLICED NOVA SALMON, 8 oz., UPC: 045049113274; - Rachael s SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH HAND CUT NOVA SALMON ATLANTIC SALMON 4 oz., UPC: 045049113359; Rachael s SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH HAND CUT STYLE SMOKED NOVA SALMON ATLANTIC SALMON 8 oz., UPC: 045049113304; - Rachael s SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH SMOKED SLICED NOVA SALMON 1 lb., UPC: 811907018018 and SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH PRE-SLICED SMOKED SALMON, 1 lb., UPC: 811907018018; SPRINGFIELD SMOKED SLICED NOVA SALMON, 3 lbs., UPC: 045049150613; SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH HAND CUT SMOKED SLICED NOVA SALMON, 3 lb., UPC: 045049111065; - SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH PRE-SLICED SMOKED SALMON, catch weight, UPC: N/A; " springfield smoked fish whole unsliced nova side, catch weight, UPC: N/A; - SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH nova salmon chips, 5 lb.; SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH SLICED SMOKED NOVA CHIPS, 1 lb., UPC: 045049113212 and 5 lb., UPC: N/A; Rachael s SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH SMOKED NOVA SALMON BITS, 8 oz., UPC: 045049112079 - SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH SMOKED SALMON WINGS AND BELLIES, NET WT. 5 lb., UPC: 045049111256 - SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH SPREADABLE SMOKED NOVA SALMON, 8 oz., UPC: 045049113236; 1.25 lb. UPC: 045049112413; 5 lb. UPC: 045049112406 - SLICED SMOKED NOVA SALMON BAGEL CUTS, 1 lb., UPC: 045049112086; Lot/Unit Numbers: 15171 through 45172 |
| F-0536-2018 | SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH Whitefish Salad. 8 oz UPC: 045049117425 5 lb UPC: 045049117425; Lot/Unit Numbers: Use by 12/15/17 through 2/9/18 |
| F-0537-2018 | Traditional Kippered Salmon, catch weights, UPC: 045049117012; Lot/Unit Numbers: 22171 through 41171 |
| F-0538-2018 | SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH Smoked Sable, Catch weight, UPC: N/A; Lot/Unit Numbers: 20171 through 33171 |
| F-0539-2018 | SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH Smoked Whole Whitefish, catch weight, UPC: N/A; Lot/Unit Numbers: 17171 through 46171 |
| F-0540-2018 | Rachael's SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH Smoked Trout 6 oz, UPC: 045049117258; Lot/Unit Numbers: 17171 through 42171 |
| F-0541-2018 | SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH Smoked Bluefish, catch weight UPC: 045049117357; Lot/Unit Numbers: 34171 |
| F-0542-2018 | SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH Smoked Chubs, catch weight UPC: N/A; Lot/Unit Numbers: 34171 through 46171 |
| F-0543-2018 | SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH PRESLICED Belly Lox / SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH ALL NATURAL BELLY (SALTY) LOX, 4oz and sliced sides, UPC: 045049113311; Lot/Unit Numbers: 13171 through 33171 |
| F-0544-2018 | SPRINGFIELD SMOKED Whitefish Meat, 5 lb bag, UPC: 045049117111; Lot/Unit Numbers: 18171 through 43171 |
| F-0545-2018 | Boston Salads Veggie Cream Cheese Spread, 5 lbs. UPC: 611140151714 and Rachael's SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH VEGGIE CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, 8 oz. and 5 lb. UPC: 045049117739; Use by 12/15/17 through 2/9/18 |
| F-0546-2018 | Boston Salads Scallion Cream Cheese Spread, 5 lbs. and Rachael's SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH 8 oz. and 5 lb. UPC: 045049117746; Use by 12/15/17 through 2/9/18 |
| F-0547-2018 | Rachael's SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, 8 oz. and 5 lb. UPC: 045049117784; Use by 12/15/17 through 2/9/18 |
| F-0548-2018 | Rachael's SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH LOX CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, 8 oz. and 5 lb. UPC: 045049117760; Use by 12/15/17 through 2/9/18 |
| F-0549-2018 | Rachael's SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH SPREADABLE CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, 8oz. and 5 lb. UPC: 045049117708; Use by 12/15/17 through 2/9/18 |
| F-0550-2018 | SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH HOT AND SPICY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, 8 oz. and 5 lb. UPC: 045049117920; Use by 12/15/17 through 2/9/18 |
| F-0551-2018 | SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH Hot Smoked Salmon Steaks, catch weights, UPC: N/A; Lot/Unit Numbers: 43471 |
| F-0552-2018 | SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH CHUNKY WHITEFISH SPREAD 8 oz., UPC: 045049117432 and 4 lb. UPC: 045049117418; Lot/Unit Numbers: 25171 through 46171 |
| F-0553-2018 | RACHAEL'S SPRINGFIELD SMOKED FISH PASTRAMI LOX, 4 oz. sliced sides, UPC: N/A; Lot/Unit Numbers: 15171 through 45172 |
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the recalled Springfield Smoked Fish Lox Cream Cheese Spread due to the risk of Listeria contamination.
Discard or return the item
Throw away the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund, as no specific remedy details are provided in the record.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide through retail and online sales.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 5 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0548-2018 (December 12, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0548-2018 to see it in context.
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