The SeaBear Company recalled Smoked Salmon Chowder and Alehouse Clam Chowder due to a risk of botulism, which is a type of food poisoning that can cause paralysis and death.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Botulism cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Botulism from SeaBear Smoked Salmon Chowder or Alehouse Clam Chowder, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
What Happened?
In March 2025, a recall was issued for SeaBear Salmon Chowder and Alehouse Clam Chowder in plastic pouches due to a risk of botulism. No illnesses were reported, but a packaging issue could pose a risk of contamination with bacteria that causes botulism.
Botulism Risk Linked to Defective Plastic Pouches
SeaBear warned that the plastic pouches may not be sealed properly, which could allow for contamination with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism. The recall explains further:
“SeaBear initiated a voluntary recall after they became aware of a pouch seal issue from a customer complaint. Upon further investigation, they identified a mechanical issue with equipment, which caused seals to not fully bond and made some pouches leak.”
SeaBear Company Recalls Chowder for Botulism Risk
On March 15, 2025, the SeaBear Company of Anacortes, Washington, announced a recall for pouches of SeaBear Salmon Chowder and Alehouse Clam Chowder due to a risk of botulism, which is a life-threatening type of food poisoning that can cause paralysis or death.
How To Identify Recalled Products
The recall involves the following products:
- SeaBear Salmon Chowder: Net wt.12oz. — SeaBear Smokehouse— UPC 0 34507 07001 3 — Enjoy By: 10/2028, 11/2028, 12/2028, 1/2029
- Alehouse Clam Chowder: Net wt 12oz — SeaBear Smokehouse — UPC 0 34507 07021 1 — Enjoy By: 6/2028, 11/2028, 1/2029
Check the recall for a list of Impacted Lot Codes.
What is Botulism?
Botulism is one of the most dangerous types of food poisoning because it can cause paralysis, breathing failure, and death. People can get sick by eating food that is contaminated with a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum, which is widespread in the environment.
Botulism bacteria can survive in low-oxygen environments, such as canned foods and seafoods, where it produces a powerful nerve toxin.
Eating just a tiny sip of a food that is contaminated with this toxin can cause botulism. The symptoms typically appear within 12 to 36 hours after eating food that contains the botulinum toxin, but sometimes as soon as a few hours, or as late as 10 days after exposure.
What Happens When You Get Botulism?
The classic symptoms of Botulism include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, muscle weakness that goes down the body. Left untreated, botulism can cause paralysis of the breathing muscles, and death due to an inability to breathe.
Do I Have a Botulism Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Botulism cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Botulism from SeaBear Smoked Salmon Chowder or Alehouse Clam Chowder, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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