Herring in Oil with Italian Spices recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination
FDA is recalling Herring in Oil with Italian Spices because Washington State Department of Agriculture testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in the product.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Washington State Department of Agriculture samples product and had a positive result of Listeria monocytogenes."
Plain-English summary
The FDA is recalling Herring in Oil with Italian Spices because Washington State Department of Agriculture testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in the product. This fish-based snack contains 400 individual pieces and was distributed throughout the United States. Consumers who purchased this product should discard it immediately. Those who have eaten the product should monitor for any symptoms and seek medical attention if needed. The recalling firm is B & I Overseas Trading Inc.
The recalled product
- Product
- Herring in Oil with Italian Spices: Ingredients: Herring fillet pieces (fish) sunflower oil refined deodorized, edible salt, ground spices (chili, mustard, coriander, acidity regulators: acetic acid, glucono-delta-lactone; antioxidants; dihdroxysuccinic acid, citric acid…
- Manufacturer
- B & I Overseas Trading Inc.
- Category
- Food — Seafood
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 400
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 Before: 08/08/2021
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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