Frozen and fresh RTE Lobster meat
Reason Lobster meat may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
1. Fresh Claw and Knuckle Meat recall
Recalled by Greenhead Lobster Products · Bucksport, ME, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Ready-to-eat lobster meat may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Pathogen: Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.
The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.
What was recalled
1. FRESH CLAW AND KNUCKLE MEAT, 1 and 2 lbs. 2. FRESH CLAW, KNUCKLE, AND TAIL MEAT, 1 and 2 lbs 3. FROZEN CLAW AND KNUCKLE MEAT, 2 lb
Quantity: 10,520 lbs.
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
1 and 2. DATE LOT CODE: 062320, 062920, 063020, 070120, 070220, and 070720 (1 lb. and 2 lb. quantities) 3. 06302022, 07022022 (2lb.)
Where it was sold
Colorado Connecticut Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire
FDA's distribution note: ME, MA, NH, CT, CO
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Greenhead Lobster Products
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 16, 2020
- In FDA report of
- Aug 5, 2020
- Terminated
- Jan 12, 2021
- FDA recall number
- F-1031-2020 · event 86051
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search
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Reason Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.