Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.

Recall #F-1147-2017 · Initiated 2016-12-02

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Royal Seafood Baza is recalling herring in brine sold in bulk 25-pound buckets because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The affected product was distributed to stores in seven states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and North Carolina.

Who is at risk

Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face serious health risks.

What to do

If you purchased this herring product in a bulk white plastic bucket labeled with code 204744, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Listeria infection symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and nausea; contact your doctor if you develop these symptoms after eating this product.

Product

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine with no brand name, packaged in bulk 25 lb. white plastic bucket and labeled in part, ** 204744 ** HERRING MALOSOLNAYA (20 in barrel) ** (label on the metal handle of bucket)

Reason for recall

The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

405 bulk buckets total

Distribution

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and North Carolina

Lot / code info

Code 204744; Herring product with pack dates "11/2/16" - "11/30/16"

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release