The Virginia Department of Health, Division of Shellfish Safety and Waterborne Hazards (DSSWH) is supporting a recall of oysters harvested in the Little Wicomico River starting on September 18, 2026 through October 8, 2026, by Little Wicomico Oyster Company VA-1421-SP.
This recall is due to the outbreak declared by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture after an epidemiological association was made between the individuals infected with Salmonella Telelkebir and consumption of oysters harvested in the Little Wicomico River and Little Wicomico River Lower, VA by Little Wicomico River Oyster Co VA-1421-SP.
While this recall is voluntary, it is necessary to protect public health. Consumers who have this product should not eat them and should discard any product they may have.
Consumers who have additional questions or concerns should contact the Little Wicomico Oyster Company at 804-436-5671 or email [email protected].
Information regarding oysters sold at Publix affected by this recall:
- GTIN: 29953900000
- Product Description: James River Oysters
- Purchase Date: 9/27/2026 thru 10/14/2026
Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, is voluntarily recalling Starfish Seafood Trio – Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut, and Trout, 8 oz (227 g) packages, because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, 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.
The recalled product was distributed in New York, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
The recalled product is identified as follows:
- Product Name: Starfish Seafood Trio – Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut, Trout
- Brand: Starfish
- Net Weight: 8 oz (227 g)
- Packaging: Vacuum-sealed plastic package
- Lot Number: D139149161-153
- Expiration Date: 12/01/2027
- Country of Origin: Latvia
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product.
The potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes was identified by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. As a result, Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of the affected product. The company is cooperating with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the FDA regarding the recall.
Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. is a wholesale distributor and did not manufacture the recalled product. The company has notified its affected customers and requested that they immediately discontinue the sale and distribution of the recalled product, identify any remaining inventory, and notify their customers as appropriate.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled Starfish Seafood Trio are urged not to consume the product and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. at (718) 858-6720, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
