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Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon Pieces Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination

NEWS RELEASE



Contact:  Jessica A. Chittenden
          518-457-3136

For Immediate Release

Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon Pieces Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination

Queens, NY - September 4, 2002 -- State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers today warned consumers not to eat "Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon Pieces" sold at Key Food Store #646, 22-15 31st Street, Astoria, Queens, New York due to Listeria contamination.

"Sliced Smoked Nova Salmon Pieces" are packaged in an 8-ounce, plastic container with the code "Sell By August 30." Key Food Store #646 is conducting a voluntary recall of the product. According to the company, nine packages were sold in the Astoria, Queens area.

The problem was discovered as a result of routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors. Production of the product has been suspended while the company investigates the source of the problem.

Listeria is a common organism found in nature. It can cause serious complications for pregnant women, such as stillbirth. Other problems can manifest in people with compromised immune systems. Listeria can also cause serious flu-like symptoms in healthy individuals.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased this product should return it to the place of purchase or discard it.

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