Krasnyi Oktyabr recalls Starfish Seafood Trio cold smoked fish over Listeria risk
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Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is voluntarily recalling Starfish Seafood Trio (cold smoked salmon, halibut and trout) over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. It was distributed in NY, FL, GA, MA, NC and SC.
What happened
Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is voluntarily recalling Starfish Seafood Trio cold smoked fish because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The potential contamination was identified by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Affected products
- Product: Starfish Seafood Trio β Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut, Trout
- Brand: Starfish
- Net weight: 8 oz (227 g), vacuum-sealed plastic package
- Lot number: D139149161-153
- Expiration date: 12/01/2027
- Country of origin: Latvia
- Distributed in: New York, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina and South Carolina
The risk
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look, smell or taste spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product. Symptoms can take up to 70 days after exposure to develop.
What to do
Anyone who has eaten the recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure. Anyone who has eaten the recalled product should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks.
What you can doAI-generated
- βCheck your fridge right now for Starfish Seafood Trio with lot number D139149161-153 and expiration date 12/01/2027.
- βThrow away the product if you have it, even if the package looks fine and the fish smells normal.
- βTalk to your doctor if you've eaten this product and develop fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea in the next 70 days.
- βLimit purchases of cold smoked fish from this brand until Krasnyi Oktyabr confirms the contamination source has been fixed.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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