U.S.RECALL ALERT

FDA Announces Recall of Smoked Fish Sold in 6 States

The FDA says the smoked fish products were sold across six states over potential contamination risks, and shoppers are told to check their fridges; the lox may not survive.

On air: Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman on The Five O'Clock
Published 4:20 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Good Housekeeping: “FDA Announces Recall of Smoked Fish Sold in 6 States”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 4:20 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman.
Topics: FDA.
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Good HousekeepingFDA Announces Recall of Smoked Fish Sold in 6 States

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe FDA is recalling smoked fish sold in six states over a possible contamination risk, and if you bought some recently, this afternoon is a good time to open the fridge.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSmoked fish, Hank. The one food that already smells like a warning, and now the government is confirming it in writing.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe notice says check the packages and throw out anything on the list.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt does not say how you find out what the fish was thinking.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSix states. That's a lot of brunches ruined by one little bagel topping.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBrunch is the least of it.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAnd somewhere a man is eating it right now, defiantly, on principle.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThen he can do it without us. Check the label, and throw it out if it matches.