Frozen food has a reputation for lasting forever, and that is exactly why this recall deserves a second look at your freezer. A frozen smoked salmon product has been recalled after testing found possible Listeria, and its best before date is more than a year away, so a package could be sitting in someone’s freezer right now.
According to the FDA’s recall notice, posted on October 16, 2026, Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. is recalling Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced. The company announced the recall on October 9.
How to Tell if You Have It
This is a specific product, so it pays to check the details on the package rather than guess. Here is what to look for:
- Product: Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced
- Size: 227 grams, or 8 ounces, in a frozen vacuum pack
- Made in: Latvia
- UPC: 4751048940099
- Lot: D080-148
- Best before: 27.11.2027
Pull the package out and read the label. If the product name, UPC, lot number and best before date all match, it is part of the recall.
Why It Was Recalled
The recall came after sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets found possible Listeria monocytogenes in the product. No illnesses have been reported.
The salmon was distributed in six states: New York, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio. If you live elsewhere, it is still worth a quick look, since people sometimes buy food in one place and carry it home to another, and a product bought months ago can linger in a freezer.
What to Do if You Have It
The notice says to return the product for a full refund. That is the simplest route if you have a matching package. Do not eat it, and do not serve it to guests. Keep it away from other food while you decide what to do, and if you are returning it, follow the instructions in the notice or contact the store or company.
It also helps to wash your hands and anything the package touched, such as a shelf, a drawer or a countertop, with hot soapy water. That is simple, sensible kitchen hygiene whenever a recalled food has been handled.
Why a Freezer Is Not a Safety Net
Many of us assume that freezing makes food safe. It does not work that way for Listeria. The bacteria can survive freezing, so a frozen product can still carry them after it thaws. That is why a recall like this one matters even if the salmon has been tucked away for months.
Listeria is also known for another unusual trait: it can grow at refrigerator temperatures. That is part of why the bacteria are taken so seriously in ready-to-eat foods. Smoked fish that is cold smoked is generally eaten without further cooking, which means there is no heat step at home to cook off any bacteria.
Listeria infections can be especially serious for older adults, pregnant women, newborns and people with weakened immune systems. If you or someone in your household falls into one of those groups, it is worth taking food recalls extra seriously. If you think you ate a recalled product and you feel unwell, with symptoms such as a fever, muscle aches or an upset stomach, call your doctor and tell them about the product.
Why the Long Date Matters
The best before date on this salmon is November 27, 2027, more than a year after the notice went up. That is the heart of the warning. A product with a long shelf life tends to get tucked in the back of the freezer and forgotten, which means it can sit there long after the news cycle has moved on. Someone who bought a package months ago may never have seen the announcement.
So even if you do not remember buying smoked salmon, take a look anyway. Frozen fish bought for a holiday gathering, a brunch or a special occasion has a way of turning up months later.
Making Recalls Easier to Catch
Most of us only hear about a recall if it makes the news, and frozen foods are easy to forget. A few small habits help:
- Keep the packaging. If you buy specialty items, consider saving the label or snapping a photo of the lot number and best before date.
- Do a freezer clean-out. Once or twice a year, go through what you have and toss anything old or unlabeled.
- Check the FDA recall page. The agency posts recalls on its website, and it takes only a moment to look.
- Tell friends and family. If you know someone who buys specialty fish, pass the word along.
The bottom line is simple. If you have this salmon in the freezer, check the lot and date, set it aside and return it for a refund. And if you do not, you can take comfort in knowing a quick look took only a minute.
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