Greenhead Lobster Products is recalling all frozen and refrigerated cooked lobster meat products produced from May 9, 2023, through Oct. 19, 2023, because of the potential for the product to be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.
Although none of the recalled product has tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, the recall is being conducted based on the presence of the organism in the processing environment. No other Greenhead Lobster retail products are impacted by this recall, including raw products.
The recalled product, Greenhead Lobster Fresh Cooked Lobster Meat was sold frozen or refrigerated in packages ranging from 1 to 2 pounds or in cases up to 12 pounds and can be identified with “best if used by” dates ranging from May 9, 2025, to Oct. 12th, 2025, for frozen product, and May 27, 2023, to Oct. 30, 2023, for refrigerated product. The “best if used by” date is located on the white label on the front of the package.
Products were directly distributed to Maine and New Hampshire and then sold nationwide through wholesale distributers and online via e-commerce.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, to date.
Consumers who have purchased any of the products listed should not consume the product and can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
| Product Name | Product Description | Type of Packaging |
| CK (1 lb) Fresh HPP Cooked Meat | Greenhead Lobster HPP Fresh Cooked Claw and Knuckle Meat GHL-CKF | oxygen permeable bag, master cased in a 12 lbs. styrofoam box |
| CK (2 lb) Fresh Cooked Meat – Non HPP | Greenhead Lobster Fresh Cooked Claw and Knuckle Meat GHL-CKF | oxygen permeable bag, master cased in a 12 lbs. styrofoam box |
| CK (2 lb) Fresh HPP Cooked Meat | Greenhead Lobster HPP Fresh Cooked Claw and Knuckle Meat GHL-CKF | oxygen permeable bag, master cased in a 12 lbs. styrofoam box |
| Frozen 1 lb Cooked CK Meat | Greenhead Lobster Frozen Cooked Claw and Knuckle Meat GHL-CK | freezer poly bag, master cased in a 12 lbs. cardboard box |
| Frozen Broken Cooked Meat | Frozen Cooked Broken Lobster Meat | freezer poly bag, master cased in a 12 lbs. cardboard box |
| Frozen CK Cooked Meat — 2lb | Greenhead Lobster Frozen Cooked Claw and Knuckle Meat GHL-CK | freezer poly bag, master cased in a 12 lbs. cardboard box |
| Frozen Tail Cooked Meat | Frozen Cooked Lobster Tail Meat GHL-TAIL | freezer poly bag, master cased in a 12 lbs. cardboard box |
| Frozen TCK Cooked Meat | HPP Frozen Cooked Tail, Claw, and Knuckle Meat GHL-TCK | freezer poly bag, master cased in a 12 lbs. cardboard box |
| TCK (1 lb) Fresh HPP Cooked Meat | Fresh Cooked Lobster Tail, Claw, and Knuckle Meat GHL-TCK | oxygen permeable bag, master cased in a 12 lbs. styrofoam box |
| TCK (2 lb) Fresh HPP Cooked Meat | Fresh Cooked Lobster Tail, Claw, and Knuckle Meat GHL-TCK | oxygen permeable bag, master cased in a 12 lbs. styrofoam box |
| TCK (2lb) Fresh NON-HPP Cooked Meat | Fresh Cooked Tail, Claw, and Knuckle Meat GHL-TCK-2# | oxygen permeable bag, master cased in a 12 lbs. styrofoam box |
About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.
Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
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