The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0202-2021·Announced 2021-01-20

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.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves Listeria monocytogenes contamination, which is a high-risk pathogen listed in the rubric for cases without reported illness, corresponding to a severity score of 3.

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, d-gluc
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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