Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.

Recall #F-1153-2017 · Initiated 2016-12-02

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What happened

Royal Seafood Baza is recalling specific packages of Matjes herring in brine sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.

Who is at risk

Everyone should avoid this product, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face the greatest risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for the affected products (10.9 oz or 16.2 oz containers with UPC codes 825512 004953 or 825512 004960, manufactured in NY). If you have them, throw them away or return them to the store. Do not eat the product.

Product

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine, Herring Fillet "Matjes" sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in plastic retail containers (tubs), Net Wt. 10.9 oz. (310g) - UPC 825512 004953 and Net Wt. 16.2 oz. (460g) - UPC 825512 004960 -- Manufactured by R.S.B. NY 10303

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

10.9 oz: 454 containers; 16.2 oz: 788 containers

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Herring product packaged with Best Before dates: 11.30.2016 through 02.28.2017

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release