SM Fish Corp.

Recall #F-0244-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-15

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What happened

SM Fish Corp. is recalling Ossie's Shmaltz Herring (8 oz. containers) because bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes may be present in the product. The FDA found this bacteria during testing at the manufacturing facility.

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 (UPC 739885104182) in New York or New Jersey, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Contact your doctor if you have eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal illness.

Product

OSSIE'S SHMALTZ HERRING, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104182; -- 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