Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-1807-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Gold Star Smoked Fish Corp. |
| Report date | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Quantity | 30 cases (8 x 17.6 oz./500 grams) |
| Location | Brooklyn, NY, United States |
Official product description
RYBACKA WIES brand HERRING FILLETS IN OIL (MATJES SLEDZ W OLEJU), Net Wt. 17.6 oz. (500g), UPC 0 21143 24122 8, Distributed By Gold Star, Inc., Brooklyn, NY 11231 --- The product is vacuum packed in a sealed plastic package.
Why the product was recalled
The product was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
Distribution information
Florida, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oregon and Virginia
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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