The products are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes
By James Limbach ![]()
of ConsumerAffairs
April 18, 2013
of ConsumerAffairs
Prime Food USA of Brooklyn N.Y., is recalling Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Matiej”, Salmon Fillet Slices and Herring Fillet “Forelka” in Oil due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria can cause serious complications for pregnant women, such as stillbirth. Other problems can manifest in people with compromised immune systems. Listeria can also cause serious flu-like symptoms in healthy individuals.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
- The recalled Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Matiej” is packaged in 17.64oz (500grams) in plastic containers.
- The 17.64oz (500gram) container has a partial code: 01.14 and UPC Number 7541004076916.
- Salmon Fillet Slices packaged in 7.5oz plastic container and has a code.15.07.13(17JL).
- Herring Fillet “Forelka” in Oil 11.64oz (330gram) is packaged in plastic oval type containers. The 11.64oz (330gram) container has a code 07.01.14(09JR).
The products, sold in New York state, were imported from Latvia.
Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them, but return them to the place of purchase.
Anyone with with questions may contact the company at 718-439-0376.