Wellness

[Mindy D]

Smilin’ Bob’s Voluntarily Recalls Smilin’ Bob’s Smoked Fish Dip Products Because of Possible Health Risk

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Summary

Company Announcement Date: June 07, 2021 FDA Publish Date: June 08, 2021 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement:

Listeria monocytogenes

Company Name: Smilin’ Bob’s Brand Name:

Smilin’ Bob’s

Product Description:

Smoked Fish Dip

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Company Announcement

Smilin’ Bob’s is voluntarily recalling Smilin’ Bob’s Original Smoked Fish Dip and Smilin’ Bob’s All Natural Smoked Fish Dip. This recall is being initiated as a result of the Banner Smoked Fish, Inc. recall of smoked fish due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Smilin’ Bob’s used the recalled smoked fish from Banner Smoked Fish, Inc in the products listed below. The recall is issued only for products listed below.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Smilin’ Bob’s is working with distributors and retailers to quarantine and recover any impacted product remaining on store shelves. A total of 1,261 cases were distributed to retailers in the states of FL, GA, AL, SC, TN, NC, and VA.

HOW TO IDENTIFY THE RECALLED PRODUCT:

The containers have the “Best If Use By” dates stated below printed on the side of each container and the lot number stated for each product on the side or the lid (see attached pictures). This recall applies only to the products with the “Best If Use By” dates stated below.

Product Size Best If Used By datesPrinted on container side 12 PackCase Date ofDistribution

Smilin' Bob's Key West Style Original Smoked Fish Dip	8 ounce round plastic container	Aug 03 2021 Aug 10 2021	878 cases	May 24 2021 June 4 2021
Smilin' Bob's Key West Style Original Smoked Fish Dip	15.5 ounce plastic container	Aug 03 2021 Aug 10 2021	335 cases	May 27 2021 May 25 2021 May 31 2021
Smilin' Bob's All Natural Smoked Fish Dip	8 ounce round plastic container	Aug 10 2021	48 cases	June 4 2021

Smilin’ Bob’s determined to voluntarily recall the products listed after being notified that Banner Smoked Fish. Inc. had expanded its recall.

Product safety and consumer confidence is of utmost importance to Smilin’ Bob’s and its customers. Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products listed above are urged to immediately return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call 305-395-8382 at any time.

This recall is being done with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

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Company Contact Information

Consumers: 305-395-8382

I was lucky. I as going to order this exact product with my grocery delivery last week. 

[Kachina624]

@Mindy D    I'm safe.  You'd have to pay me big bucks to even sample some of these obnoxious-sounding fish concoctions you post.  First, I hate anything fishy and Secondly, you have to be so careful with eating anything containing fish because it harbors bacteria. 

No way! 

[Mindy D]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

@Mindy D    I'm safe.  You'd have to pay me big bucks to even sample some of these obnoxious-sounding fish concoctions you post.  First, I hate anything fishy and Secondly, you have to be so careful with eating anything containing fish because it harbors bacteria. 

No way! 

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@Kachina624 @Does this mean you don't like lox and bagels? I love lox, nova, smoked whitefish and smoked kingfish or mackerel dip/spread. There have been plenty of recalls lately though. The smoked fish is ether put on something with cream cheese or mixed with cream cheese or mayo and served on bagels with lettuce and onion or, for the spreads, on crackers. I haven't had the smoke fish spread in ages. I'm lucky I didn't order it. 

[Kachina624]

@Mindy D   I don't even like tough old bagels, let alone with fishy lox. 

[Desertdi]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

@Mindy D   I don't even like tough old bagels, let alone with fishy lox. 

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@Kachina624    If you are Scandinavian or Baltic......it's BREAKFAST!!!!   Di

[gidgetgh]

Smoked. Fish. Dip. 

nope.

[Bri369]

That sounds nauseating...

[FrostyBabe1]

They couldn't pay me to eat anything with fish in it. Blech. 

[happycat]

To each his own, I wouldn't mind trying it. 

[CatsyCline]

Lox and Cream Cheese on a Poppy Seed Bagel !    Breakfast, Lunch or even a Quick Dinner!!!   LOVE!!!