The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0084-2015·Announced 2014-11-05

Jinga Panfried Anchovy Recall for Listeria Contamination

Jinga brand Panfried Anchovies are being recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination found by Virginia state officials.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. 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

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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