RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1036-2013/FDA enforcement

Cold-smoked Salmon in a Vacuum Packed, Clear Plastic Bag

What you need to know

Class I
  • What happened

    A surveillance sample was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

  • Action required

    Stop applying or using the product. Check the UPC and lot codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund or replacement.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, WAMore cosmetics

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameOcean Beauty Seafoods, LLC
Recalling firmOcean Beauty Seafoods, LLCMonroe, WA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • 7425A2297A, 7425A2298A and 7425A2298B
Distribution area
INWA

Whole Market Foods in Seattle, WA

United States

Quantity affected336 pounds (2 pound packages)
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 13, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1036-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC initiated this cosmetics recall on January 29, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: A surveillance sample was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA report lists distribution as: Whole Market Foods in Seattle, WA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: A surveillance sample was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Cold-smoked Salmon in a Vacuum Packed, Clear Plastic Bag was made or distributed by Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC in Monroe, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1036-2013, dated March 13, 2013.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Set the product aside and do not apply it.

  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

Listeria monocytogenes

Symptoms to watch for

Fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea may occur. Severe infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions.

When symptoms may appear

Symptoms can begin within a few days, but can take up to several weeks to appear.

Higher-risk groups

Pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised people are at the highest risk of severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

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 Cold-smoked Salmon in a Vacuum Packed, Clear Plastic Bag recall?

Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC recalled Cold-smoked Salmon in a Vacuum Packed, Clear Plastic Bag in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1036-2013. A surveillance sample was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Stop applying or using the product. Check the UPC and lot codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund or replacement. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC 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-1036-2013. 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.