Jinga Panfried Anchovy Recall for Listeria Contamination
Jinga brand Panfried Anchovies are being recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination found by Virginia state officials.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.
Plain-English summary
H. A. R. Maspeth Corp. is recalling Jinga brand Panfried Anchovies in 2 oz. and 4 oz. clear, hard plastic containers. The recall was initiated after the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services identified Listeria monocytogenes contamination through sampling and analysis.
The affected product is labeled "KEEP REFRIGERATED" and features a "BEST BY 9/28/2014" date stamped on the top. The recall covers 49 units of the 2 oz. size and 34 units of the 4 oz. size. These products were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Virginia.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. The manufacturer is H. A. R. Maspeth Corp., located at 44-28 55th Ave., Maspeth, NY 11378.
The recalled product
- Product
- JINGA brand PANFRIED ANCHOVY(S), NET WT. 2 oz. and 4 oz., KEEP REFRIGERATED -- JINGA 44-28 55TH AVE., MASPETH, NY 11378 --- The product is packaged in clear, hard plastic containers.
- Manufacturer
- H. A. R. Maspeth Corp.
- Category
- Food — Seafood
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- BEST BY 9/28/2014 stamped on the top
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