SM Fish Corp. Recalls Ossie's Pickled Lox Due to Listeria Risk
SM Fish Corp. is recalling 170 units of Ossie's Pickled Lox & Cream in New York and New Jersey due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a ready-to-eat food represents a significant health risk.
Plain-English summary
SM Fish Corp. is recalling 170 units of Ossie's Pickled Lox & Cream, Net Wt. 8 Oz. The product is packed in a plastic deli tub and carries UPC 739885104113. The recall covers products with Best By date codes ranging from 08/21/16 through 10/18/16.
The recall was initiated because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This determination is based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling and the district's inspectional findings.
The affected product was distributed to retail stores in New York and New Jersey. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and date codes listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- OSSIE'S PICKLED LOX & CREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104113; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
- Manufacturer
- SM Fish Corp.
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 170
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 date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 19 recalled by SM Fish Corp. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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