Alaskan Salmon and Cod Recalled Due to Botulism

Big Blue Fisheries is recalling ALL smoked products because the products may not have been properly cooked and can be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.

Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled..

Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.

Big Blue Fisheries initiated a voluntary recall after Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) conducted a routine inspection and discovered that some of their products may not have been properly cooked. To date, there have been no reported illnesses or consumer complaints.

The firm’s products sold under Big Blue Fisheries brand and Sitka Alaska Smoked Fish were distributed locally in Sitka, Alaska and wholesale nationwide between 09/24/11 to 09/24/13. Products were also sold from internet through the website: http://alaskasmokedfish.com throught Canada and the United States.

Products were sold in vacuum packed plastic packages with labels located on the front that include the pack date and AK#604.

Product Description	Weight	Pack Date
Pepper Smoked King Salmon	½lb to 1 lb	Between 9/24/11 and 9/24/13
Hickory Smoked King Salmon
Teriyaki Smoked King Salmon
Hickory Smoked Black Cod
Smoked Coho Salmon Bellies
Smoked King Salmon Bellies
Hickory Smoked Coho Salmon
Pepper Smoked Coho Salmon
Teriyaki Smoked Coho Salmon
Smoked Wild Silver (Coho) Salmon Filet	1lb to 2.5lbs
Variety Smoke Pack	1.5lbs

Consumers who have purchased the affected products should discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions about the recall, including product returns, may contact Big Blue Fisheries at (907) 966-9999 from 9 AM - 5 PM Alaska time Monday – Friday.