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Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Seafood chowder recalled due to potential health risk
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The SeaBear Company of Anacortes, Washington has issued a recall alert for two types of seafood chowder. The FDA reports that the Smoked Salmon Chowder and Alehouse Clam Chowder have been recalled due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination, a bacterium that can cause life-threatening illness or death. Do not use the product even if it doesn't look or smell spoiled. Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning and can cause the following symptoms: General weakness Dizziness Double-vision Trouble with speaking or swallowing Difficulty in breathing Weakness of muscles Abdominal distension Constipation People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. The Smoked Salmon Chowder and Alehouse Clam Chowder were distributed through physical retail stores in Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington and direct home delivery via nationwide between 10/1/2024 and 03/14/2025. The recalled SeaBear Smokehouse chowder products are shelf-stable and packaged in a 12oz dark blue pouch. No illnesses have been reported to date. SeaBear initiated a voluntary recall after being informed of a pouch seal issue after a customer complaint. Upon further investigation, they identified a mechanical issue with the equipment, which caused the seals to be faulty and made some pouches leak. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
WA chowder sold in five states recalled over botulism risk
SeaBear Company, based in Anacortes, is recalling two types of seafood chowder because of botulism risk. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), consumers are told not to eat the 'Smoked Salmon Chowder' and 'Alehouse Clam Chowder' even if they don't look or smell spoiled. SeaBear initiated the recall after a customer complained about a pouch not being properly sealed. Upon further investigation, the company found a mechanical issue with equipment, which caused the seals to not fully bond and made some pouches leak. No illnesses have been reported. The chowders were sold in Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington between Oct. 1 and March 14. Here are the impacted lot codes: SeaBear Salmon Chowder 64242902 SALCH – Enjoy by: 10/2028 64242912 SALCH – Enjoy by: 10/2028 64242972 SALCH – Enjoy by: 10/2028 64242982 SALCH – Enjoy by: 10/2028 64243042 SALCH – Enjoy by: 10/2028 64243052 SALCH – Enjoy by: 10/2028 64243121 SALCH – Enjoy by: 11/2028 64243131 SALCH – Enjoy by: 11/2028 64243191 SALCH – Enjoy by: 11/2028 64243201 SALCH – Enjoy by: 11/2028 64243651 SALCH – Enjoy by: 12/2028 64250031 SALCH – Enjoy by: 1/2029 64250291 SALCH – Enjoy by: 1/2029 64250301 SALCH – Enjoy by: 1/2029 Alehouse Clam Chowder 64241641 ALECH – Enjoy by: 6/2028 64241643 ALECH – Enjoy by: 6/2028 64241661 ALECH – Enjoy by: 6/2028 64243251 ALECH – Enjoy by: 11/2028 64243261 ALECH – Enjoy by: 11/2028 64250222 ALECH – Enjoy by: 1/2029 64250241 ALECH – Enjoy by: 1/2029 If you have the product at home—don't eat it. Instead, you're asked to call the SeaBear customer service team at 1-800- 645-3474 or email smokehouse@ for a full refund. SeaBear's customer service hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to -5:30 p.m.
