Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0202-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | B & I Overseas Trading Inc. |
| Report date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Quantity | 400 individual pieces |
| Location | Van Nuys, CA, United States |
Official product description
Herring in Oil with Italian Spices: Ingredients: Herring fillet pieces (fish) sunflower oil refined deodorized, edible salt, ground spices (chili, mustard, coriander, acidity regulators: acetic acid, glucono-delta-lactone; antioxidants; dihdroxysuccinic acid, citric acid, d-glucose, glucose syrup solution,, preserving agents: potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate: Contains: fish NET WEIGHT 17.74 oz. (500g) Storage conditions: keep at temperature below 0 degrees F to date of Best Before. Product of Ukraine UPC: 40823097 903896 Importer: B&I Overseas Trading, Inc., Van Nuys, CA www bioverseas.com
Why the product was recalled
Washington State Department of Agriculture samples product and had a positive result of Listeria monocytogenes.
Distribution information
U.S distribution to the following: WA No foreign distribution.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
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