BROOKLYN, N.Y. (October 16, 2026): The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published an updated company announcement concerning Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc.’s voluntary recall of Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced. The original company announcement was dated October 9. The frozen product was distributed in six states.
Starfish Seafood recall: quick summary
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets identified the potential contamination through product sampling. No illnesses had been reported in connection with the product as of the company announcement.
Official recall details
- Recall Announcement Date: October 9, 2026
- FDA Publish Date: October 16, 2026
- Announcing Agency: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Company: Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc.
- Brand: Starfish Seafood
- Issue: Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
- Storage Method: Frozen
- Country of Origin: Latvia
- Distribution: New York, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio
- Consumer Action: Do not consume. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- Consumer Contact: (718) 858-6720, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
What happened?
Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. said it did not manufacture the recalled product. The distributor notified affected customers and asked them to stop sales and distribution, check remaining inventory, and notify their own customers as appropriate. The company also said it was cooperating with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the FDA.
Affected products
Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Lot code | Best-before date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Starfish Seafood | Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced | 8 oz (227 g) | 4751048940099 | D080-148 | Nov. 27, 2027 |
Why Listeria is a concern in cold-smoked salmon
Cold smoking does not kill Listeria monocytogenes, and refrigeration does not eliminate the bacterium. Because cold-smoked salmon may be eaten without further cooking, consumers can be exposed if the product is contaminated. Cooking smoked fish can kill Listeria, but consumers should not attempt to salvage recalled salmon by cooking it. Follow the recall instructions and return the affected product for a full refund.
CDC guidance on Listeria and meat and fish.
Food Safety Insight
“Because cold-smoking does not reliably eliminate Listeria monocytogenes, cold-smoked fish operations require stringent preventive controls. Effective environmental monitoring, sanitation, personnel hygiene practices, and verification activities help food safety teams identify potential contamination sources, evaluate control performance, and take timely corrective action,” said Kristina Gaynilo, Food Safety QA at Source86.
Here’s what you should do
Consumers who purchased the product should:
- Do not eat it, even if it looks and smells normal.
- Check the UPC, lot code, and best-before date against the affected-product table above.
- Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- Contact Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. at the number and during the hours listed in the official recall details if they have questions.
Anyone who has eaten the product and develops symptoms should contact a healthcare professional and mention the potential exposure.
Behind the brand
Starfish Seafood is a Latvian-Danish seafood processor specializing in hot- and cold-smoked salmon for retail, foodservice, and private-label markets.
Other relevant recalls
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- Starfish Seafood Recalls Cold-Smoked Salmon, Halibut, and Trout Over Listeria Risk
- Prime Line Distributors and Ferrarini USA Recall Guanciale Over Possible Listeria Contamination
- Made Fresh Salads Recalls Deli Salads and Cream Cheese Over Possible Listeria Contamination
Regulatory context
The FDA’s Food Traceability List includes smoked finfish, including refrigerated, frozen, and previously frozen products, subject to applicable exemptions. The Food Traceability Rule establishes additional recordkeeping requirements for covered activities involving listed foods. The FDA has stated that it will not enforce the rule before July 20, 2028. The recall announcement does not identify a traceability-recordkeeping violation.
Ensuring safe eats
Buyers sourcing cold-smoked salmon can ask suppliers how they monitor for Listeria monocytogenes and how quickly they can trace a lot across customer shipments if a recall occurs. Contact Source86 to discuss supplier management and FSQA support for seafood sourcing.
