St. James Smokehouse’s smoked salmon recalled due to possible bacteria contamination
The smoked salmon sold by St. James Smokehouse is being recalled because there is a possibility that it may have been contaminated with a bacteria that may cause severe illness.
The smoked salmon sold by St. James Smokehouse is being recalled in several states, including Virginia, because it might have been tainted with a bacteria that can make people very sick.
The Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon was sold in 4-ounce packets between the months of February and June, and the company has decided to voluntarily recall those products.
According to a press release from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there is a chance that the salmon contains Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogen that can cause infections that are severe or even deadly in young children, older people, and other people with weak immune systems.
It is also possible for pregnant women to experience stillbirths or miscarriages as a result of the substance’s use.
People who are otherwise healthy might have temporary symptoms such as a high temperature, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, stomach discomfort, and diarrhea. These symptoms could last for a few days.
As of the 2nd of September, there have been no reports of any illnesses.
Lot number 123172 and Universal Product Code (UPC) 060022710356 identify the affected products, respectively. On the label that is affixed to the product’s rear, you will find both the lot number and the UPC code.
The recalled items should either be thrown away by customers or sent back to the original retailer to get a full refund.
Virginia, Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, the State of Washington, and Wisconsin were among the states where the product was offered.
In the course of doing standard testing, the Washington State Department of Agriculture discovered bacteria in the salmon, which resulted in the product being recalled.
In the notice about the recall, it was said that consumers may get further information by calling 305-461-0231 during regular business hours.
