The products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
of ConsumerAffairs
Josephson's Smokehouse of Astoria, Ore., is recalling nine canned seafood products (salmon, sturgeon and tuna).
The products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
There have been no reported cases of illnesses to date.
The following products, packaged in metal cans with net weight 5.5-oz., 7.0-oz., and 7.5-oz., with any codes starting with "OC," are being recalled:
| Product Name | Net Weight | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| Smoked Garlic Pepper Salmon | 5.5 oz. (156g) | 6 49586 36165 7 |
| Smoked Wine Maple Salmon | 5.5 oz. (156g) | 6 49586 36160 2 |
| Smoked Chinook Salmon | 7.0 oz. (199g) | 6 49586 36100 8 |
| Premium Chinook Salmon | 7.5 oz. (213g) | 6 49586 36180 0 |
| Smoked Coho Salmon | 7.0 oz. (199g) | 6 49586 36200 5 |
| Fancy Coho Salmon | 7.5 oz. (213g) | 6 49586 36250 0 |
| Smoked Albacore Tuna | 7.0 oz. (199g) | 6 49586 36600 3 |
| Fancy Albacore Tuna | 7.5 oz. (213g) | 6 49586 36650 8 |
| Smoked Sturgeon | 7.0 oz. (199g) | 6 49586 36500 6 |
The last date of distribution of recalled products was September 2015.The code can be found on either the bottom or on top of the can.
The recalled products were sold by Josephson's to consumers from its retail store in Astoria, Ore., and to mail order customers through the website www.josephsons.com and telephone orders.
Consumers who purchased recalled canned seafood products should destroy them or return them to the firm for a replacement. The recalled cans for replacement can be brought to the retail store or mailed to Josephson's Smokehouse; 106 Marine Drive; Astoria, Oregon 97103.
Consumers with questions may call Josephson's Smokehouse at (503) 325-2190 between 9 am – 2 pm )PST) Monday – Friday.