Gold Star Smoked Fish of Brooklyn, New York is recalling cold smoked steelhead fish because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product, but listeriosis, the illness caused by this bacteria, can take up to 70 days to appear.
The recalled product is Cold Smoked Steelhead in Vacuum Pack with blue and gold label. It is packaged in a clear plastic vacuum bag for food service distribution. It has a white label with a code 244 on the back of the bag. The UPC number is 021 143140026. It was sold in New York state, New Jersey, and Florida as a food service item to be weighed at the point of sale.
If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Discard or return to the place of purchase for a refund. If you ate this product, monitor yourself for the symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes food poisoning for the next 70 days. They include diarrhea, fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Pregnant women may only have a mild flu-like illness, but listeriosis can cause miscarriage and stillbirth. If you experience these symptoms, see your doctor as soon as possible.
