SM Fish Corp.

Recall #F-0240-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-15

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What happened

SM Fish Corp. is recalling Ossie's Swedish Matjes Herring (7 oz. packages) because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The bacteria was found during FDA testing at the manufacturing facility.

Who is at risk

While anyone can get sick from Listeria, pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness.

What to do

If you purchased this product (UPC 739885109101) in New York or New Jersey, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Watch for symptoms like fever, muscle aches, and nausea, and contact your doctor if they develop.

Product

OSSIE'S SWEDISH MATJES HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109101; -- 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

100 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