SM Fish Corp.

Recall #F-0250-2017 · Initiated 2016-09-15

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What happened

SM Fish Corp. is recalling 7 oz. containers of Ossie's Home Made Tuna Salad because the FDA found Listeria bacteria in the manufacturing plant. The tuna salad may be contaminated, though no illnesses have been reported yet.

Who is at risk

Everyone should avoid this product, but it is especially dangerous for pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

What to do

If you purchased this tuna salad (UPC 73988570550) from stores in New York or New Jersey, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Listeria can cause serious illness, so contact your doctor if you've eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea.

Product

OSSIE'S HOME MADE TUNA SALAD, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 73988570550; -- 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

534 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