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US FDA issues nationwide recall of smoked fish and tuna over Listeria risk
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Thursday, 25 September, 2025, 14 : 00 PM [IST]
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Maryland, USA
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall of several smoked fish and tuna products following the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.
The FDA cautioned that Listeria poses heightened risks to pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. In healthy individuals, symptoms may include headache, fever, nausea, diarrhoea, and muscle aches, but in vulnerable populations, infections can lead to severe complications such as septicaemia and meningitis.
Consumers have been advised to immediately check for recalled products in their refrigerators and either discard them or return them to the point of purchase. At the retail level, stores across the U.S. are removing the affected items from shelves to minimise exposure and prevent further distribution.
The seafood industry has been under increasing scrutiny in recent years, with food safety regulators emphasising the importance of stringent hygiene and monitoring practices across the supply chain. This latest recall highlights the challenges processors and distributors face in maintaining safety standards while meeting consumer demand for ready-to-eat seafood.
Industry observers note that recalls of this scale can temporarily affect consumer confidence and lead to tighter regulatory oversight. For seafood processors, it serves as a reminder of the need for robust quality assurance systems, frequent testing, and greater transparency to safeguard public health and maintain brand trust.
The FDA is continuing to monitor the situation and has assured that further updates will be issued as investigations progress.
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