SM Fish Corp.

Recall #F-0236-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-15

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What happened

SM Fish Corp. is recalling Ossie's Herring in Sour Cream (8 oz packages) because the FDA found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in the manufacturing plant. The recalled product was distributed in New York and New Jersey retail stores.

Who is at risk

Everyone should avoid this product, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

If you purchased this product (UPC 739885114714), do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you have eaten this product and experience fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal symptoms.

Product

OSSIE'S HERRING IN SOURCREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885114714; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.

Reason for recall

The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings

Quantity affected

168 units

Distribution

New York and New Jersey via retail stores

Lot / code info

Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2017-04-17