The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1978-2016·Announced 2016-08-31

SM Fish Corp. Recalls Herring Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

SM Fish Corp. is recalling Ossie's Taam Shabbos Herring 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls must be scored at least 4.

Plain-English summary

SM Fish Corp. is recalling Ossie's Taam Shabbos Herring, Net Wt. 7 oz., because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall is based on the presence of the bacteria in the manufacturing plant. The product is packed in a plastic deli tub and is identified by UPC 739885109057.

The recall covers a total of 336 containers. The affected products have best-by date codes ranging from 7/21/16 through 08/20/16, which are located on the bottom of the plastic tub. The product was distributed in New York and New Jersey.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and date codes listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
OSSIE'S TAAM SHABBOS HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109057; -- 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 →