Sliced Herring Fillet (Forelka) Recall
| Date: | January 10, 2012 |
| What: | Sliced herring fillet (Forelka) |
| Why: | Listeria monocytogenes contamination |
| Scope: | New York Metropolitan Area |
Zip International Group of Edison, New Jersey is recalling Sliced herring fillet (Forelka) due to contamination 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.
The recalled Sliced herring fillet (Forelka) comes in both 330 gram and 600 gram plastic containers with a code date of best before 03/06/2012. They were sold in the New York Metropolitan Area. It is a product of Ukraine.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel found the product to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Consumers who purchased Sliced herring fillet (Forelka) should not consume it, but should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (732) 225-3600.
Consumers with questions about food safety can Ask Heidi, a certified food safety professional.
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