The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1987-2016·Announced 2016-08-31

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

SM Fish Corp. is recalling Ossie's Pickled Herring in 8 oz. plastic tubs because the manufacturing plant tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed in New York and New Jersey.

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 a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illnesses, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

SM Fish Corp. is voluntarily recalling Ossie's Pickled Herring, Net Wt. 8 oz., packed in plastic deli tubs. The recall is being conducted because the manufacturing plant has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, as indicated by the presence of the bacteria in the facility.

The affected product is identified by UPC 739885104175 and has best-by date codes ranging from 7/21/16 through 08/20/16, located on the bottom of the plastic tub. A total of 336 containers were distributed to retail locations in New York and New Jersey.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
OSSIE'S PICKLED HERRING, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104175; -- 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 →