SM Fish Corp.

Recall #F-0239-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-15

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What happened

SM Fish Corp. is recalling Ossie's Wasabi Herring (7 oz. packages) because the FDA found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in the manufacturing plant. The recalled product was sold in New York and New Jersey.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Check your home for the recalled herring (UPC 739885109088) and throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues.

Product

OSSIE'S WASABI HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109088; -- 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

65 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