CLASS I Food recall · Reported 13 May 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ossie's Herring In Sourcream recalled by SM Fish
SM Fish is recalling Ossie's Herring In Sourcream, distributed in New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 21 Apr 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2144-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71063
- Recalling firm
- SM Fish, Far Rockaway, NY
- Brand
- Ossie's Herring
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Apr 2015
- FDA classified
- 1 May 2015
- Reported
- 13 May 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 21 Apr 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 May 2015 | Classified by FDA | +10 days |
| 13 May 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The product contains undeclared milk, a sub-ingredient of the sour cream used in the product.
Product as listed by the FDA
OSSIE'S HERRING IN SOURCREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ, UPC 739885114174 --- The product is packaged in clear, plastic containers/tubs.
Where it was distributed
NY, NJ
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The product contains undeclared milk, a sub-ingredient of the sour cream used in the product.
Which lots are affected?
date code 06/08/15 (represents expiration date and located on the bottom of the tub)
Where was it sold?
NY, NJ
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 71063| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Ossie's Pickled Lox Dairy recalled by SM FishOssie's Pickled | SM Fish | Undeclared Milk | NJ, NY | |
| CLASS I | Ossie's Pickled Lox & Cream recalled by SM FishOssie's Pickled | SM Fish | Undeclared Egg | NJ, NY |
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