Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jul 29, 2016

Ossie'S Pickled Herring Clear, Net Wt. 8 Oz.

Recalling firm: SM Fish Corp.

Why it was recalled

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

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Aug 25, 2016.

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ProductOSSIE'S PICKLED HERRING CLEAR, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104205; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
Package size8 OZ
UPC739885104205

FDA code information

Best By date codes of 7/21/16 through 08/20/16 (located on the bottom of the plastic tub)

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Original product description

OSSIE'S PICKLED HERRING CLEAR, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104205; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC739885104205OSSIE'S PICKLED HERRING CLEAR, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104205; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.

Original FDA recall reason

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

Recall details

Recall number
F-1988-2016
Event ID
74823
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jul 29, 2016
Reported
Aug 31, 2016
Classified
Aug 25, 2016
Terminated
Aug 25, 2016
Quantity
Total of 336 containers for all products
Location
Far Rockaway, NY, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Press Release

Where it was distributed

New York and New Jersey

FDA source record · F-1988-2016

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