R.J. King Fisheries Ltd. and Moncton Fish Market Frozen Lobster Meat Recall Over Staphylococcus aureus
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R.J. King Fisheries Ltd. and Moncton Fish Market brand frozen cooked lobster meat has been recalled due to potential Staphylococcus aureus contamination.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on September 22, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
R.J. King Fisheries Ltd. and Moncton Fish Market brand frozen cooked lobster meat is being recalled due to Staphylococcus aureus.
Which Products Are Affected
The following products are affected:
- R.J. King Fisheries Ltd. Frozen Cooked Lobster Meat CK, 1 pound, Frozen on: 05/12/26 (Best Before: 05/12/28), 05/15/26 (05/15/28), 05/18/26 (05/18/28), 05/19/26 (05/19/28)
- R.J. King Fisheries Ltd. Frozen Cooked Lobster Meat CK, 2 pound, Frozen on: 05/12/26 (Best Before: 05/12/28), 05/15/26 (05/15/28), 05/18/26 (05/18/28), 05/19/26 (05/19/28)
- Moncton Fish Market Frozen Cooked Lobster Claw and Knuckle Meat, 1 pound, Production: 2026/MA/12 (Best Before: 2028/MA/12), 2026/MA/15 (2028/MA/15), 2026/MA/18 (2028/MA/18), 2026/MA/19 (2028/MA/19)
No UPCs are listed. The recalling firm is R.J. King Fisheries Ltd.
What You Should Do
Consumers should not consume the recalled products. Check for the listed production and best before dates and return products to the place of purchase.
Why This Matters
Staphylococcus aureus contamination in ready-to-eat seafood products poses a risk of foodborne illness.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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