The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1988-2016·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 Clear due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 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 Pickled Herring Clear, Net Wt. 8 Oz., packed in plastic deli tubs. The recall is issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, based on the presence of the bacteria in the manufacturing plant.

The affected product is identified by UPC 739885104205 and 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 purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
OSSIE'S PICKLED HERRING CLEAR, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104205; -- 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 →