SM Fish Corp.

Recall #F-0238-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-15

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What happened

SM Fish Corp. is recalling Ossie's Stiglitz Herring (7 oz. plastic containers) because the FDA found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in the production facility. The bacteria was detected during environmental testing and inspection of the plant.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face greater risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

If you purchased this product in New York or New Jersey, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Wash your hands and any surfaces that may have touched the product.

Product

OSSIE'S STIGLITZ HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109064; -- 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

108 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