RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0577-2018/FDA enforcement

Reef NET Brand Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon

What you need to know

Class III
  • What happened

    REEF NET brand Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon, Ready-To-Eat product, is recalled due to undeclared soy lecithin. The firm used soy release agent but did not declare soy lecithin in…

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. Fish-derived ingredients were omitted from the label, creating a risk for fish-allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, WAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBarlean's Fishery INC.
Recalling firmBarlean's Fishery INC.Ferndale, WA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • CM1517, CM1617, CM1717, CM1817, CM1917, CM2017, CO2117, CM2217, CM2317, and CM2417. The codes are interpreted as: CM = Chum Salmon CO = Coho Salmon first and second digit = sequential batch number of the year. third and fourth digit = calendar year 2017.
Distribution area
INWA

distributed in WA only

United States

Quantity affected1584 lbs.
Recall initiationFDA report date: January 24, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0577-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Barlean's Fishery INC. initiated this food recall on December 18, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: REEF NET brand Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon, Ready-To-Eat product, is recalled due to undeclared soy lecithin. The firm used soy release agent but did not declare soy lecithin in the ingredients statement. There was no allergens "Contains" statement on affected product's label. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed in WA only.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: REEF NET brand Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon, Ready-To-Eat product, is recalled due to undeclared soy lecithin. The firm used soy release agent but did not declare soy lecithin in the ingredients statement. There was no allergens "Contains" statement on affected product's label.

Reef NET Brand Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon was made or distributed by Barlean's Fishery INC. in Ferndale, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0577-2018, dated January 24, 2018.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared fish

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a fish allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed fish allergy, especially anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a fish allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Reef NET Brand Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon recall?

Barlean's Fishery INC. recalled Reef NET Brand Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0577-2018. REEF NET brand Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon, Ready-To-Eat product, is recalled due to undeclared soy lecithin. The firm used soy release agent but did not declare soy lecithin in…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a fish allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Barlean's Fishery INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0577-2018. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.