The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1317-2016·Announced 2016-05-11

NORVEN Herring in Oil Recalled for Listeria Contamination

OLMA-XXI Inc. is recalling NORVEN herring in oil due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination found by FDA sampling.

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 the rubric mandates a minimum score of 4 (Severe). Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

OLMA-XXI Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of NORVEN herring in oil. The product is a Ukrainian import distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and California.

The recall was initiated because FDA sampling and analysis detected Listeria monocytogenes in the product. The affected items are identified by Lot # 530611 and a best-before date of 10/27/16. The recall covers 7,951 units of the 300g size and 4,708 units of the 500g size.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
NORVEN herring in oil, Net Wt. 17.6 oz. (500g), UPC barcode 856687004196, and Net Wt. 10.6 oz. (300g), UPC barcode 856687004189 -- Product of Ukraine -- Distributed by: OLMA-XXI Inc. 204 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Manufacturer
OLMA-XXI INC.
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 (2)

  • Lot # 530611
  • Best before: 10/27/16 (stamped on bottom label).

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states: