Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.

Recall #F-1150-2017 · Initiated 2016-12-02

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by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Royal Seafood Baza, Inc. is recalling their ROYAL Baza brand Herring in Brine because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. About 200 vacuum packs of this product were distributed across seven states.

Who is at risk

Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious complications.

What to do

If you purchased this product (UPC 204874 000269), do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Wash your hands and any surfaces that may have touched the product.

Product

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine sold under the ROYAL Baza label, vacuum packaged in a clear bag and labeled in part, ** ROYAL baza ** HERRING MALOSOLNAYA IN VACUUM BY PC ** UPC 204874 000269 ** 175 Lake Ave., Staten Island, NY 10303**

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

200 vacuum packs total

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Herring product vacuum packed with pack dates "11.09.16" - "11.30.16"

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release