The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1977-2016·Announced 2016-08-31

SM Fish Corp. Recalls Ossie's Herring in Sourcream Due to Listeria Risk

SM Fish Corp. is recalling Ossie's Herring in Sourcream because the manufacturing plant tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed in New York and New Jersey.

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 agency classified this as an FDA Class I recall, which per the rubric mandates a minimum score of 4 (Severe). Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

SM Fish Corp. is voluntarily recalling 336 containers of Ossie's Herring in Sourcream, 8 oz. The product is packed in a plastic deli tub and carries UPC 739885114174. The recall is being conducted because the manufacturing plant in Far Rockaway, NY, has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the presence of the bacteria in the facility.

The affected product has best-by date codes ranging from 7/21/16 through 08/20/16, located on the bottom of the plastic tub. The product was distributed 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 the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
OSSIE'S HERRING IN SOURCREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885114174; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
Manufacturer
SM Fish Corp.
Hazard
Affected units
336

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 14 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.

See all 14 products in this recall →