SM Fish Corp.

Recall #F-0247-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-15

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What happened

SM Fish Corp. is recalling Ossie's Pickled Herring in 8 oz. plastic containers because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The contamination was discovered during FDA testing of the manufacturing facility.

Who is at risk

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

What to do

Check your refrigerator for this product (UPC 739885104205) purchased in New York or New Jersey. Do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it.

Product

OSSIE'S PICKLED HERRING CLEAR, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104205; -- 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

163 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