Seabear Company is Recalling Cold Smoked Wild Coho Salmon Lox Because of potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum

Seabear Company of Anacortes, Washington recalled 1,225/ 3 oz. units of Cold Smoked Wild Coho Salmon Lox, Gerard & Dominique Seafood’s brand, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall has commenced because “the product's water phase salt testing below 3.5%. Labeling instructions state to freeze or refrigerate, once thawed they can be kept unopened in the fridge for up to 30 days. Because the water phase salt is under 3.5% the product must remain frozen until ready to consume. Keeping in the refrigerator after thawing in a reduced oxygen package has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.” The products were distributed directly to distributors in CA, MD, and WA between 12/8/17 and 4/10/18 and it may have been further distributed and sold through retail stores at least in these states. @ https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm606308.htm