A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection of a New York fish company found Listeria monocytogenes, prompting the recall of I ♥ NY Fish brand Imperial-European Style Smoked Salmon.

The FDA said no there have been no confirmed illnesses "to date.''

The recall notice, published in conjunction with the FDA, said the salmon is in vacuum packed 3 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, and whole side “to be weighed at time of sale” sizes of lots starting with # 142 xxxx. The notice did not specify the volume of product subject to recall.

The product is packed sliced or whole sides on aluminum coated cardboard in a clear plastic vacuum packed bag with a red, black, and gold sticker label with gold lettering and a small white sticker label identifying the lot code. The first three digits are the Lot Code followed by a four digit “packaging” date. The firm is recalling all lots that begin with code 142 (for example: 142 0525, 142 0526, 142 0527, 142 0528).

Listeria monocytogenes is a potentially deadly bacterium that is known to cause still birth and miscarriage in pregnant women. Healthy adults usually recover without medical attention, but the pathogen is a dangerous health threat to young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms are flu-like muscle aches and fever, sometimes coupled with nausea and diarrhea. An infection can bring on stiff neck, headache, loss of balance, confusion or convulsions.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Listeriosis, contact a Listeria attorney at PritzkerOlsen, P.A. The firm is involved in practically every major outbreak of foodborne illness and has collected millions for victims of all types of food poisoning. On behalf of millions of victims of food poisoning, PritzkerOlsen has been a steadfast critic of ineffective food safety laws and one of its clients recently testified before a Congressional panel about the personal loss that accompanies lethal cases of contamination.

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Grand Supercenter, Inc. of Lyndhurst, NJ has announced an HC Fresh frozen croaker recall due to possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause botulism. Botulism is a potentially-fatal form of food poisoning.

the recalled HC Fresh frozen salted croaker was distributed through H Mart stores including H Mart and Super H Mart in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Texas area. The HC Fresh frozen croaker recall announcement provides the following description of the recalled croaker:

HC Fresh, Frozen Salted Croaker,
Net. Wt.: 16.9 oz (480 gram),
Item # HC 0500402,
Expiration Date: Aug 02. 2009

FDA is warning consumers not to use these products even if they do not look or smell spoiled.

If someone has consumed the recalled croaker, they should watch for botulism symptoms, which may include the following: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. If someone is diagnosed with botulism, they or a family member should contact a botulism lawyer immediately.

Published April 2008.

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