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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1154-2019/FDA enforcement
Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC·Food·Feb 15, 2019

Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Hot Smoked Salmon products are recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Certain lots of products were found to be below 3.5% water-phase salt…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, GA, IL, PAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameOcean Beauty Seafoods, LLC
Recalling firmOcean Beauty Seafoods LLCSeattle, WA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 41498 23488 10 41498 23490 40 41498 23489 8
Lot / date codes
  • Lot numbers observed on each individual retail 4 oz. packages with the Plant ID CHILE 10793: 0020B2012181907 0042B2031181907 0051B2033181908 0051B2067181909 0055B2036181908 0056B2037181908 0126B2075181909 0127B2079181909 0127B2079181909 0134B2082181909 0137B2083181909 0139B2085181909 0144B2088181909 0146B2094181910 Warehouse internal lot numbers: 19193 19212 19259 19263 19266 19267 19269 822880 828762 854606 1798894 1850809 1883346 1883347 1883349 8883349
Distribution area
INGAILPA

distributed directly in GA, IL, and PA.

United States

Quantity affected4835 cases (12/4 oz. packages per case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 13, 2019
FDA recall numberF-1154-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC initiated this food recall on February 15, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: Hot Smoked Salmon products are recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Certain lots of products were found to be below 3.5% water-phase salt (WPS) content. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed directly in GA, IL, and PA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Hot Smoked Salmon products are recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Certain lots of products were found to be below 3.5% water-phase salt (WPS) content.

Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack was made or distributed by Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC in Seattle, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1154-2019, dated March 13, 2019.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 UPC and lot code 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

Botulism

Symptoms to watch for

Possible blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness and breathing difficulty. Seek urgent medical care for these symptoms.

When symptoms may appear

Neurological symptoms typically begin 12 to 36 hours after exposure, but can appear sooner or later.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal.
  2. 2Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results.
  3. 3Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

Botulism is a medical emergency. Contact emergency services for breathing or neurological symptoms.

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 Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack recall?

Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC recalled Hot Smoked Salmon Variety Pack in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1154-2019. Hot Smoked Salmon products are recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Certain lots of products were found to be below 3.5% water-phase salt…

What are the symptoms of Botulism exposure?

Possible blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness and breathing difficulty. Seek urgent medical care for these symptoms.

How quickly can Botulism symptoms appear?

Neurological symptoms typically begin 12 to 36 hours after exposure, but can appear sooner or later.

Who is most at risk from Botulism?

Infants, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal. Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results. Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

How do I get a refund from Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1154-2019 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

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-1154-2019. 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.