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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Apr 14, 2016 (10 years ago)

NORVEN herring in oil recall

Recalled by Olma-Xxi INC. · Brooklyn, NY, United States

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

Why it was recalled

The lot was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on FDA sampling and analysis.

Pathogen: Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.

The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

NORVEN herring in oil, Net Wt. 17.6 oz. (500g), UPC barcode 856687004196, and Net Wt. 10.6 oz. (300g), UPC barcode 856687004189 -- Product of Ukraine -- Distributed by: OLMA-XXI Inc. 204 28th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Quantity: 300 g: 7951 units; 500 g: 4708 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.

Lot # 530611, Best before: 10/27/16 (stamped on bottom label).

Where it was sold

California Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland New Jersey New York Pennsylvania South Carolina Virginia

FDA's distribution note: NY, NJ, CT, MA, PA, IL, MD, VA, KY, SC, GA, FL, and CA.

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
Olma-Xxi INC.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Apr 14, 2016
In FDA report of
May 11, 2016
Terminated
Jul 7, 2016
FDA recall number
F-1317-2016 · event 73864
Official record
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