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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today extended its previous alert of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination of SeaSpecialities, Inc., smoked nova salmon products.
Today’s nationwide alert applies to SeaSpecialities product packaged in 8-oz vacuum-packed bags under the “Mama's” and “King Salmon” brands. The Mama's brand products are sold in individual 8-oz. packages marked: “SELL BY AUG 22 2005 32178”. They may also be in shipping cartons labeled: “08/22/05 SELL BY 32178”. No coding or packaging information on the King Salmon brand product is available.
Recently both FDA and the State of Florida have issued public alerts about other potentially contaminated products from the firm. The contamination was noted after routine testing by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which sometimes causes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such a high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among infected pregnant women.
Both products are distributed by SeaSpecialties, Inc., (d.b.a. Florida Smoked Fish) of Miami, Florida.
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the Recall Coordinator at (305) 621-7600 ext. 211.
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FDA Press Release (April 8, 2005)
SeaSpecialties Press Release (March 21, 2005)
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