SM Fish Corp.

Recall #F-0243-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-15

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What happened

SM Fish Corp. is recalling 8 oz. packages of Ossie's Pickled Lox & Cream because the FDA found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in the manufacturing facility. This is a serious recall affecting 170 units 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 highest risk for severe illness from Listeria.

What to do

If you purchased this product (UPC 739885104113), do not eat it. 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 gastrointestinal issues within 2-3 weeks of eating the product.

Product

OSSIE'S PICKLED LOX & CREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104113; -- 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

170 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