Mass recall of fish sold in Kroger grocery stores across 15 states due to possible listeria contamination
- An immediate recall has been issued for contaminated seafood products
- Listeriosis can be fatal to the elderly, young and the immunocompromised
- READ MORE: Full list of ice cream brands recalled amid fears of listeria outbreak
A mass recall has been issued for salmon slices sold in Kroger and Payless grocery stores across fifteen states over concerns they may be contaminated with listeria.
Foppen Seafood's 'Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices' have been recalled from some supermarkets by the company after Listeria monocytogenes was found in their lot during routine testing.
The bacteria can cause listeriosis that can be fatal to the elderly, young children and the immunocompromised.
The voluntary recall notice was published by the the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday.
The potentially infected items are 'toast sized' salmon slices sold in 8.1-ounce packages with lot number '412' and UPC code '8 40137 10000 2.'
Foppen Seafood's 'Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices' have been recalled from some supermarkets
The products were sold at Payless and Kroger supermarkets in fifteen states
The products were sold at Payless and Kroger supermarkets in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia, according to the FDA.
Shoppers who have bought the Salmon slices are advised not to eat it, but throw it away or return it for a refund.
Listeriosis symptoms may last from days to several weeks and vary depending on the severity of the illness.
Some people with more minor symptoms may experiences a fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, according to the FDA notice.
If the infection is more severe patients can experience a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.
Any consumers who have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms is urged to seek medical attention.
It is not yet clear if anyone has fallen sick as a result of eating the salmon.
'At Foppen Seafood, we operate to the highest standards of health, safety and quality control' he company said in a statement.
Adding: 'We have taken immediate steps to address this isolated incident and we are collaborating closely with Kroger and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure a swift resolution.'
Listeriosis symptoms may last from days to several weeks and vary depending on the severity of the illness, according to the FDA
Foppen Seafood did not immediately respond to DailyMail.com's request for further comment.
Food watchdogs have also recalled more than 70 ice cream brands this week after tests revealed they could be contaminated with listeria.
Following the discovery, Maryland-based Totally Cool stopped producing and distributing all of its ice cream-based products.
Affected treats include Friendly's ice cream cakes, Hershey's ice cream cones and Jeni's sandwiches.
