F-1227-2013 Class I Terminated

Recalled by Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC) — Seattle, WA

FDA food recall F-1227-2013 was initiated by Whole Foods Market Pacific NW Distribution Center (PDC) on January 29, 2013 and is designated Class I. Reason for recall: Cold-smoked salmon trim, used to manufacture this cream cheese spread, was processed the same day as a surveillance sample was processed, that was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The recall status is terminated (terminated April 10, 2013). Affected quantity: Distributed to14 Whole Foods Markets in WA and OR. Amounts pending..

Recall Details

Product Type
Food
Report Date
March 27, 2013
Initiation Date
January 29, 2013
Termination Date
April 10, 2013
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
Distributed to14 Whole Foods Markets in WA and OR. Amounts pending.

Product Description

Cream cheese/cold smoked salmon (Gravlox) spread in plastic containers. A sample of product label (SELL BY and PACK DATES may differ): "0295307 014144 LOX & CREAM CHEESE WHOLE FOODS MARKET CCOLD SMOKED SALMON (SALMON, SALT, SUGAR AND NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE). CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT.***SELL BY 02.06.13***PACK DATE: 01.30.13***" There is a light blue water mark behind the ingredient statement that reads: "WHOLE FOODS MARKET"

Reason for Recall

Cold-smoked salmon trim, used to manufacture this cream cheese spread, was processed the same day as a surveillance sample was processed, that was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Distribution Pattern

14 Whole Foods Market retail stores in OR and WA.

Code Information

PLU: 95307, UPC: 0295307 014144 Product sold before 1/29/13.