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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Sep 15, 2016 (10 years ago)

Ossie's Shmaltz Herring recall

Recalled by SM Fish Corp. · Far Rockaway, NY, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings

Pathogen: Listeria

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What was recalled

OSSIE'S SHMALTZ HERRING, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104182; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.

Quantity: 100 units

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16

Where it was sold

New Jersey New York

FDA's distribution note: New York and New Jersey via retail stores

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
SM Fish Corp.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Sep 15, 2016
In FDA report of
Nov 2, 2016
Terminated
Apr 17, 2017
FDA recall number
F-0244-2017 · event 75144
Official record
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Also recalled with it (18 more products)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Pickled Lox Dairy

Reason The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-0235-2017
Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Herring in Sourcream

Reason The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-0236-2017
Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Taam Shabbos Herring

Reason The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-0237-2017
Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Stiglitz Herring

Reason The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-0238-2017
Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Wasabi Herring

Reason The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-0239-2017
Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Swedish Matjes Herring

Reason The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-0240-2017
Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Dublin Herring

Reason The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-0241-2017
Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Honey Mustard Herring

Reason The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-0242-2017
Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Pickled Lox & Cream

Reason The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-0243-2017
Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Roman Shmaltz Herring

Reason The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-0245-2017
Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Pickled Herring

Reason The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-0246-2017
Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Pickled Herring Clear

Reason The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-0247-2017

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Other recalls by SM Fish Corp.

Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Pickled Lox

Reason The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the presence of the bacteria in the plant.

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-1989-2016
Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Pickled Herring Clear

Reason The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the presence of the bacteria in the plant.

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-1988-2016
Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Pickled Herring

Reason The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the presence of the bacteria in the plant.

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-1987-2016
Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

Ossie's Roman Shmaltz Herring

Reason The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the presence of the bacteria in the plant.

SM Fish Corp. NJ, NY F-1986-2016