FindLaw Class Action and Mass Tort Center: Recalls: Food, Drugs and Medical Devices: Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon Pieces Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination
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Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon Pieces Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Jessica A. Chittenden
518-457-3136
For Immediate Release
Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon Pieces Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination
Queens, NY - September 4, 2002 -- State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L.
Rudgers today warned consumers not to eat "Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon Pieces"
sold at Key Food Store #646, 22-15 31st Street, Astoria, Queens, New York due
to Listeria contamination.
"Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon Pieces" are packaged in an 8-ounce, plastic container
with the code "Sell By August 30." Key Food Store #646 is conducting a voluntary
recall of the product. According to the company, nine packages were sold in
the Astoria, Queens area.
The problem was discovered as a result of routine sampling by New York State
Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors. Production of the product
has been suspended while the company investigates the source of the problem.
Listeria is a common organism found in nature. It can cause serious complications
for pregnant women, such as stillbirth. Other problems can manifest in people
with compromised immune systems. Listeria can also cause serious flu-like symptoms
in healthy individuals.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased this product should return it to the place of
purchase or discard it.
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