SM Fish Corp.

Recall #F-0237-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-15

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by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

SM Fish Corp. is recalling Ossie's Taam Shabbos Herring (7 oz packages) because the FDA found Listeria bacteria in the manufacturing facility during inspections. The herring may be contaminated even though no illnesses have been reported yet.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face the greatest risk from Listeria infection.

What to do

If you purchased this herring (check the UPC 739885109057), do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Wash your hands and any surfaces that touched the product. Contact your doctor if you develop flu-like symptoms, fever, or severe headache within 2 weeks.

Product

OSSIE'S TAAM SHABBOS HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109057; -- 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

106 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