CLASS I Food recall · Reported 31 Aug 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ossie's Shmaltz Herring recalled by SM Fish
SM Fish is recalling Ossie's Shmaltz Herring, distributed in New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 29 Jul 2016 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-1985-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74823
- Recalling firm
- SM Fish, Far Rockaway, NY
- Brand
- Ossie's Shmaltz
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 Jul 2016
- FDA classified
- 25 Aug 2016
- Reported
- 31 Aug 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 29 Jul 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Aug 2016 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 31 Aug 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +6 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 has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the presence of the bacteria in the plant.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
OSSIE'S SHMALTZ HERRING, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104182; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.
Where it was distributed
New York and New Jersey
Questions about this recall
Is Ossie's Shmaltz Herring recalled?
Yes. SM Fish recalled Ossie's Shmaltz Herring on 29 Jul 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1985-2016.
Why was it recalled?
The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the presence of the bacteria in the plant.
Which lots are affected?
Best By date codes of 7/21/16 through 08/20/16 (located on the bottom of the plastic tub)
Where was it sold?
New York and New Jersey
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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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