SM Fish Corp. Recalls Ossie's Pickled Lox Due to Listeria Risk
SM Fish Corp. is recalling Ossie's Pickled Lox 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. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
SM Fish Corp. is voluntarily recalling Ossie's Pickled Lox, Net Wt. 8 Oz., because the manufacturing facility in Far Rockaway, NY, has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall is based on the presence of the bacteria in the plant, which poses a risk to consumers who consume the product.
The affected product is packed in a plastic deli tub and carries UPC 739885104137. A total of 336 containers were distributed in New York and New Jersey. Consumers should check their pantries for products with Best By date codes ranging from 7/21/16 through 08/20/16, located on the bottom of the plastic tub.
Consumers who have purchased this product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The recalled product
- Product
- OSSIE'S PICKLED LOX, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104137; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
- Manufacturer
- SM Fish Corp.
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 336
Distribution
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.
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