BBQ Smoked Salmon (Benz's) – Listeria risk (2021)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Benz's Kansas City BBQ Pre-Sliced Smoked Salmon (Farm raised Atlantic Salmon (astaxanthin color added to feed), spices, salt, sugar, natural hardwood smoke, sodium nitrite)
Brand
Banner Smoked Fish Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All lots, all package sizes, all product within expiry
Products Sold
All lots; all package sizes; all product within expiry
Banner Smoked Fish Inc. is recalling Benz's Kansas City BBQ Pre-Sliced Smoked Salmon (Farm raised Atlantic Salmon (astaxanthin color adde due to Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OR, PA, SC, VA, WI
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026