Royal Seafood Baza, Inc.

Recall #F-1157-2017 · Initiated 2016-12-02

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What happened

Royal Seafood Baza, Inc. is recalling FRESH SEAFOOD brand herring in brine (46 oz containers) because it may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects 310 containers sold in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and North Carolina.

Who is at risk

Everyone can be affected, but pregnant women, newborns, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at highest risk for serious complications from Listeria.

What to do

Check your home for this product using the UPC code 825512 008173 and do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. If you ate this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea, contact your doctor.

Product

Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in a plastic retail container (tub), Net Wt. 46 oz. (1275g) - UPC 825512 008173 --- Produced By: R.S.B New York, NY 11691

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

310 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