OLMA-XXI,
Inc. Recalls Norven Herring in Oil Because of Possible Health Risk
Consumers:
1-718-675-0706
OLMA-XXI,
Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling NORVEN herring in oil, Lot 530611, because
it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an
organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young
children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high
fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria
infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
NORVEN
herring in oil was distributed to distributors and retail stores in NY, NJ, CT,
IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, FL, and CA.
The affected
NORVEN herring in oil is packaged in plastic containers (tubs):
Net Wt. 17.6
oz. (500g), UPC barcode 856687004196; Lot # 530611, Best before: 10/27/16
(stamped on bottom label);
Net Wt. 10.6
oz. (300g), UPC barcode 856687004189; Lot # 530611, Best before: 10/27/16
(stamped on bottom label).
No illnesses
have been reported to date.
The recall
is the result of sampling and testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) which revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the 17.6 oz.
(500g) packages of NORVEN Herring in oil, Lot # 530611. The distribution of the
product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue to investigate
the source of the problem.
Consumers
who have purchased plastic containers of Norven herring in oil, Lot 530611, are
urged not to consume this product and to return it to the place of purchase for
a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at
1-718-675-0706, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 6 pm, EDT.
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