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Starfish Seafood (Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut, and Trout/Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc.) Recall reason: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Recalls Starfish Seafood Trio Because of Possible Health Risk
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Company Announcement Date: October 09, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 09, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement:
Company Name: Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Brand Name:
Product Description:
Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Brand Name(s)
Starfish Seafood
Product Description
Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut, and Trout
Company Announcement
Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, is voluntarily recalling Starfish Seafood Trio - Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut, and Trout, 8 oz (227 g) packages, because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled product was distributed in New York, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
The recalled product is identified as follows:
- Product Name: Starfish Seafood Trio - Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut, Trout
- Brand: Starfish
- Net Weight: 8 oz (227 g)
- Packaging: Vacuum-sealed plastic package
- Lot Number: D139149161-153
- Expiration Date: 12/01/2027
- Country of Origin: Latvia
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product.
The potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes was identified by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. As a result, Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of the affected product. The company is cooperating with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the FDA regarding the recall.
Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. is a wholesale distributor and did not manufacture the recalled product. The company has notified its affected customers and requested that they immediately discontinue the sale and distribution of the recalled product, identify any remaining inventory, and notify their customers as appropriate.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled Starfish Seafood Trio are urged not to consume the product and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. at (718) 858-6720, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Company Contact Information
Consumers: Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. (718) 858-6720
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Regulated Product(s)
- Food & Beverages
Topic(s)
- Foodborne Illness
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