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Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. voluntarily recalled its Starfish Seafood Trio on October 9 after possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination was found by New York State agriculture officials. The affected 8-ounce packages were distributed in six states; no illnesses have been reported. Consumers should not eat the product and can return it for a refund.
Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. voluntarily recalled its Starfish Seafood Trio on October 9 after possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination was identified by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, according to a recall announcement published by the FDA. The 8-ounce packages were distributed in six states, and no illnesses had been reported in the source material.
The recalled product contains cold-smoked salmon, halibut and trout. Consumers can identify affected packages by the product name Starfish Seafood Trio, a net weight of 8 ounces (227 grams), vacuum-sealed plastic packaging, lot number D139149161-153 and expiration date December 1, 2027. The listed country of origin is Latvia.
The recall covers products distributed in New York, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina and South Carolina. Krasnyi Oktyabr, a Brooklyn-based company, is the product’s wholesale distributor; the supplied report says it did not manufacture the recalled seafood. The possible contamination was found by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Consumers who have the identified product should not eat it. The company says it can be returned to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Questions can be directed to Krasnyi Oktyabr at (718) 858-6720, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.
Health Risks for Vulnerable Consumers
Listeria exposure can cause illness ranging from intestinal symptoms to an invasive infection that spreads beyond the digestive system. The company’s notice warns that Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, older or frail people, and people with weakened immune systems. Pregnant people are also at higher risk of serious outcomes from listeriosis.
For shoppers, the immediate concern is whether a package matches the recalled product details. Do not rely on smell or appearance to assess it: the recall notice advises against eating the identified product. Returning it for a refund gives consumers a direct way to dispose of the recalled food without consuming it.
No illnesses had been reported in the supplied material as of the recall coverage. That status does not establish that the product is safe to eat; the recall is based on the possibility of contamination. People who ate the product and develop symptoms should contact a health care provider, especially if they are in a higher-risk group.
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How the Recall Was Identified
The FDA published the recall announcement on October 9, after the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets discovered the possible contamination. Krasnyi Oktyabr issued a voluntary recall of the product it distributes. The supplied reporting does not describe the testing method, the date the contamination was detected or whether additional products were evaluated.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause two broad forms of illness, according to the CDC information summarized in the source report. Intestinal illness may involve diarrhea or vomiting. Invasive illness can cause flu-like symptoms such as muscle aches and fatigue, as well as headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or seizures. Symptoms and severity can vary.
The recall is limited in the available notice to a specific seafood trio, package size, lot number and expiration date. Those identifiers help consumers compare what they have at home with the recalled product. The listed six-state distribution identifies where the product was sent; it does not establish that every store in those states carried it.
“Listeria monocytogenes is “an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.””
— Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc., as quoted in its recall announcement
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What the Recall Notice Leaves Open
The supplied source material does not identify how many packages were distributed, which retailers received them, or whether the product remains on shelves. It also does not give details about the contamination test, the amount of product affected or whether investigators have identified a specific source of the possible contamination.
No illnesses had been reported in the source material when it was published. That is a report of the status at that time, rather than a guarantee that no cases will be reported later. The material also does not say whether regulators or the company have issued further updates since the October 9 announcement.
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Check Packages and Follow Updates
Consumers should compare any Starfish Seafood Trio package with the 8-ounce size, lot number D139149161-153 and December 1, 2027 expiration date. If it matches, do not eat it; return it to the store for a full refund. Consumers with questions can call the distributor during the hours listed in the recall notice.
Anyone who ate the recalled seafood and develops possible listeriosis symptoms should contact a health care provider. The source advises prompt medical contact for symptoms that could indicate invasive illness, particularly for pregnant people, adults 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems. Further information may come from the company or public health and food safety authorities; the supplied material does not specify a date for any next update.
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Key Questions
Which smoked fish product is being recalled?
The recall covers Starfish Seafood Trio, a cold-smoked combination of salmon, halibut and trout sold in 8-ounce vacuum-sealed packages.
How can I tell whether my package is affected?
Check for lot number D139149161-153 and expiration date December 1, 2027, along with the product name and 8-ounce package size. The source lists Latvia as the country of origin.
Where was the recalled seafood distributed?
The listed states are New York, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina and South Carolina. The source does not name individual retailers.
What should I do with the recalled product?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund. For questions, call Krasnyi Oktyabr at (718) 858-6720, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.
Have any illnesses been reported?
The supplied report said no illnesses had been reported at the time of its coverage. It does not provide a later case update.
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