ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Food and Drug Administration
is announcing that Royal Baltic, Ltd. of Brooklyn, NY is recalling smoked shad
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.
The recalled smoked shad was distributed in vacuum packaging or as
unpackaged and unlabeled whole fish in retail stores in New York, California,
Illinois, Oregon and Washington state. The product recalled includes codes
2710, 2810 and 2910.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this
problem. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by
the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets revealed the presence
of Listeria monocytogenes in smoked shad.
Consumers who have purchased Royal Baltic smoked shad are urged to
return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. If unpackaged and
unlabeled smoked shad has been purchased, check with the retailer to determine
if the product was Royal Baltic brand. Consumers with questions may contact
the company at 718-385-8300.
Consumer Hotline 888-INFO-FDA
SOURCE Food and Drug Administration
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