ZIP International Group is recalling herring fillet in oil because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of this product. The herring is a product of Russia.
The recalled product is herring fillet in oil (FOSFOREL, ATLANTIKA) in 400 gram plastic packages. The best by dates are 18/01/2014 and UPC number is 4607095500208). It was sold in retail grocery stores in New York state beginning on 11/01/2013 and ending on 11/14/2013. Routine sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture found the pathogenic bacteria.
If you purchased this product, return it to the place of purchase for a refund. If you ate this product, monitor yourself for the symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes for the next two months. Listeria symptoms, which include headache, high fever, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, may not appear until 70 days after infection. Pregnant women can suffer miscarriage and stillbirth if they contract this infection.
