Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Scott & Jon's Shrimp Scampi with Linguini recall: Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Recall published 1+ years ago

Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Scott & Jon's Seafood — recalled seafoodScott & Jon's Seafood — recalled seafood (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Listeria contamination

This is a Listeria recall, so the usual kitchen tests do not apply — the bacteria grow in a cold fridge and leave no smell, no cloudiness and no off taste.

What the notice says: The FDA recommends in these cases that anyone who purchased or received any recalled products to use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with these products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

Why it matters: Listeria monocytogenes is unusual among foodborne bacteria because it keeps growing at refrigerator temperature. A contaminated pack does not become safer for sitting in the cold, and it will look, smell and taste completely normal.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Listeriosis is mild or silent in most healthy adults, but it is serious for pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and anyone whose immune system is suppressed. The CDC describes intestinal illness as diarrhoea and vomiting, and invasive illness as fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions. In pregnancy it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or infection in the newborn even when the parent feels only mildly unwell. Symptoms can start within a day or not appear for weeks, so tell any doctor you see that you ate a recalled product and give them the date.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0132-2026, H-0046-2026
Published
October 1, 2025
Risk level
Class I
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Scott & Jon's
Product type
Seafood
Units affected
12,962 cases; 966 cases
Distribution
Nationwide
Lot / code info
Lot/Unit Numbers: S254522, S255522, S259522, S263521, S263522 Expiration date(s) or Use by Date(s) or expected shelf life of product: 3/12/2027, 3/13/2027, 3/17/2027, 3/21/2027 UPC Codes: 858175003919 Other Coding: GTIN: 10858175003916 — UPC 850016452627, LOT CODE: S235522, BEST IF USED BY: FEB 21 27
UPC codes
858175003919, 10858175003916, 850016452627
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the Demers Food Group recall.

Products covered by this recall

Shrimp Scampi with Linguini

What the company announced

Following a recall initiated by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, CA, Demers Food Group has voluntarily recalled select Scott & Jon's Shrimp Scampi with Linguini due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The voluntary recall was initiated because these products contain a recalled linguini pasta ingredient supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods which was recalled for Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

This voluntary recall only applies to select Scott & Jon's Shrimp Scampi with Linguini and not to any other Scott & Jon’s products.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the Demers Food Group recall. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these items should not consume these products and to dispose of them or return the items to their local store for a full refund. The FDA recommends in these cases that anyone who purchased or received any recalled products to use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with these products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Listeria monocytogenes can survive in refrigerated temperatures and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces.

The product was distributed nationally to wholesale distributors and operators between 9/15/2025 and 9/25/2025.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Consumers with questions should contact Demers Food Group’s Customer Service at 1-800-239-9731 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST.

Product Recall Details:

  • Product: Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi With Linguine · Lot Code: S254522 S255522 S259522 S263521 S263522 · Best If Used By Date: 3/12/2027 3/13/2027 3/17/2027 3/21/2027 · UPC: 858175003919 · GTIN: 10858175003916 · Size: 9.6 oz

FDA Outbreak Advisory

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 11 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 858175003919
  • 10858175003916
  • 850016452627

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • S235522

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 3/12/2027 3/13/2027 3/17/2027 3/21/2027

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 12
  • 2027
  • 13
  • 17
  • 21

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 9.6 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Listeria

Scott & Jon's — This is a Listeria recall, so the usual kitchen tests do not apply — the bacteria grow in a cold fridge and leave no smell, no cloudiness and no off taste.

  1. Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.
  2. Throw it out in a sealed bag, or return it to the store. Either is accepted; what matters is that nobody else eats it.
  3. Wash and then sanitise anything the food touched: the fridge shelf and drawer, chopping boards, knives, counters and your hands. Listeria colonises cold surfaces and can survive there after the food is gone.
  4. If anyone in the household is pregnant, over 65 or immunocompromised, call a clinician for advice even if nobody feels ill. That conversation is quick and it is the whole point of a Listeria recall.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased these items should not consume these products and to dispose of them or return the items to their local store for a full refund.

Company contact: Demers Food Group — Consumers: Demers Food Group’s Customer Service, 1-800-239-9731 — Media: Demers Food Group, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Scott & Jon's seafood recalled?

Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The FDA recommends in these cases that anyone who purchased or received any recalled products to use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with these products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 858175003919, 10858175003916, 850016452627; lot code S235522; best-by date 3/12/2027 3/13/2027 3/17/2027 3/21/2027; model number 12, 2027, 13. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased these items should not consume these products and to dispose of them or return the items to their local store for a full refund.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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