19-03-2025
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.
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