SM Fish Corp.

Recall #F-0246-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-15

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What happened

SM Fish Corp. is recalling Ossie's Pickled Herring (8 oz. plastic containers) sold in New York and New Jersey because the FDA found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in the manufacturing plant. This bacteria could potentially contaminate the product and make people sick.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant people, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the most serious health risks from Listeria.

What to do

If you purchased this product (UPC 739885104175), do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you've eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or flu-like illness.

Product

OSSIE'S PICKLED HERRING, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104175; -- 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

167 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