Santa Barbara Smokehouse recalls specific smoked salmon products found contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should check product labels for affected batches and contact the company for guidance.
The firm is recalling batches of smoked salmon due to environmental and finished product samples found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Santa Barbara Smokehouse is recalling certain smoked salmon products after testing found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected products should be discarded immediately.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. The contamination was detected in environmental and finished product samples during testing.
Anyone who purchased Oakwood or whiskey smoked salmon sliced sides or whole sides with the listed SKUs from the Balmoral brand. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness.
Check for products labeled 'Oakwood' or 'whiskey smoked salmon' with Balmoral SKUs: 8 30859 03363, 8 30859 01034, or 8 30859 01030. These items were sold in vacuum-packed fresh or frozen form and are cold smoked.
Immediately throw away any smoked salmon with the listed Balmoral SKUs to avoid potential illness.
The recall only includes Balmoral products with the specified SKUs.
Look for the Balmoral SKUs listed: 8 30859 03363, 8 30859 01034, or 8 30859 01030 on the product label.
Yes, the recalled products are vacuum-packed and available in both fresh and frozen forms.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Santa Barbara Smokehouse to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1898-2015 — Santa Barbara Smokehouse Santa Barbara Smokehouse Hello, I own a Santa Barbara Smokehouse that is covered by recall F-1898-2015 from Santa Barbara Smokehouse. 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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