Josephson's Smokehouse recalls hot smoked pepper Atlantic salmon products that may be undercooked, risking botulism toxin formation. Consumers should check labels for item HS-C, vacuum packaged, and refrigerated or frozen.
The hot smoked fisheries products in vacuum packages were undercooked and it has a potential hazard of Clostridium botulinum toxin formation.
Josephson's Smokehouse is recalling hot smoked pepper Atlantic salmon products that may be undercooked, creating a risk of botulism toxin formation. This recall affects products labeled with item HS-C, vacuum packaged, and either refrigerated or frozen.
The hot smoked salmon products were undercooked, which can lead to Clostrid: botulinum toxin formation. This bacterium produces a toxin that can cause botulism, a serious illness that affects the nervous system. However, the products were not found to be causing serious injury in this recall.
Anyone who purchased Josephson's Smokehouse hot smoked pepper Atlantic salmon products labeled with item HS-C, vacuum packaged, and either refrigerated or frozen. The risk is low for most consumers since the products are undercooked but not necessarily causing serious injury.
Check for products labeled 'HOT SMOKED PEPPERED ATLANTIC SALMON' with item HS-C, vacuum packaged, and either refrigerated or frozen. The UPC for net weight 0.425 lbs. is 0 240120 813603. The label also states to keep refrigerated at 38 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
Look for the item HS-C label on vacuum packaged hot smoked pepper Atlantic salmon products.
The recall states the products may be undercooked and pose a risk of botulism toxin formation, so they are not safe to eat.
Check for products labeled 'HOT SMOKED PEPPERED ATLANTIC SALMON' with item HS-C, vacuum packaged, and either refrigerated or frozen. The UPC for net weight 0.425 lbs. is 0 240120 813603.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check the product label and contact Josephson's Smokehouse for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Josephson's Smokehouse to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1402-2014 — Josephson's Smokehouse Josephson's Smokehouse Hello, I own a Josephson's Smokehouse that is covered by recall F-1402-2014 from Josephson's 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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