Recall: FRESH SEAFOOD Holland Herring in Oil due to Listeria risk
Royal Seafood Baza recalls refrigerated Holland Herring in Oil due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Check your tubs.
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What happened, in plain English
Royal Seafood Baza, Inc. is recalling Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Holland Herring in Oil sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was packaged in plastic retail containers (tubs) with a net weight of 24 oz. (680g). Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22768-recall-fresh-seafood-holland-herring-in-oil-due-to-listeria.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22768-recall-fresh-seafood-holland-herring-in-oil-due-to-listeria · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1155-2017
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“Recall: FRESH SEAFOOD Holland Herring in Oil due to Listeria risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22768-recall-fresh-seafood-holland-herring-in-oil-due-to-listeria. Based on FDA recall #F-1155-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1155-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in susceptible populations. Infection typically occurs after eating contaminated food, even if the food looks and smells normal.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the recalled Holland Herring in Oil from retailers in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and North Carolina are affected. Individuals with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, older adults, and newborns are at highest risk for serious infection from Listeria.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for plastic retail containers (tubs) labeled FRESH SEAFOOD containing Holland Herring in Oil with a net weight of 24 oz. (680g). Check the Best Before dates on the package, which range from 11.30.2016 through 02.28.2017. The UPC code is 825512 008128.
- Brand
FRESH SEAFOOD- Product
Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Holland Herring in Oil sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in a plastic retail- Category
Food
All 17 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and North Carolina
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1144-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine with no brand name, packaged in bulk 25 lb. white plastic bucket and labeled in part, ** 204250 ** HERRING ISLANDSKAYA JUMBO BY PC ** (label on the metal handle of bucket); Code 204250; Herring product with pack dates "11/2/16" - "11/30/16" | 405 bulk buckets total |
| F-1145-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine with no brand name, packaged in bulk 25 lb. white plastic bucket and labeled in part ** 204311 ** HERRING SUPER DUNAYSKAYA BY PC ** (label on the metal handle of bucket); Code 204311; Herring product with pack dates "11/2/16 - "11/30/16" | 405 bulk buckets total |
| F-1146-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine with no brand name, packaged in bulk 25 lb. white plastic bucket and labeled in part, ** 204857 ** HERRING NORWAY SUPER JUMBO BY PC ** (label on the metal handle of bucket); Code 204857; Herring product with pack dates "11/2/16" - "11/30/16" | 405 bulk buckets total |
| F-1147-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine with no brand name, packaged in bulk 25 lb. white plastic bucket and labeled in part, ** 204744 ** HERRING MALOSOLNAYA (20 in barrel) ** (label on the metal handle of bucket); Code 204744; Herring product with pack dates "11/2/16" - "11/30/16" | 405 bulk buckets total |
| F-1148-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine with no brand name, packaged in bulk 25 lb. white plastic bucket and labeled in part, ** 204883 ** HERRING DUNAYSKAYA BY PC ** (label on the metal handle of bucket); Code 204883; Herring product with pack dates "11/2/16" - "11/30/16" | 405 bulk buckets total |
| F-1149-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine sold under ROYAL Baza label, vacuum packaged in a clear bag and labeled in part, ** ROYAL baza ** HERRING SUPER DUNAYSKAYA IN VACUUM BY PC * UPC 204450 000263, 175 Lake Ave., Staten Island, NY 10303; Herring product vacuum packed with pack dates "11.09.16" - "11.30.16" | 200 vacuum packs total |
| F-1150-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine sold under the ROYAL Baza label, vacuum packaged in a clear bag and labeled in part, ** ROYAL baza ** HERRING MALOSOLNAYA IN VACUUM BY PC ** UPC 204874 000269 ** 175 Lake Ave., Staten Island, NY 10303**; Herring product vacuum packed with pack dates "11.09.16" - "11.30.16" | 200 vacuum packs total |
| F-1151-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Oil "Forelka Style" sold under the firm's FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in plastic retail containers (tubs), Net Wt. 10.9 oz. (310g) - UPC 825512 004915, and Net Wt. 16.2 oz. (460g) - UPC 825512 004922 --- Manufactured by R. S. B. New York, NY 10303; Herring product packaged with Best Before dates: 11.30.2016 through 02.28.2017 | 10.9 oz: 615 containers; 16.2 oz.: 1483 containers |
| F-1152-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Pacific Herring Fillet in Oil sold under the firm's FRESH SEAFOOD label in plastic retail containers (tubs), Net Wt. 10.9 oz. (310g) - UPC 825512 004939, and Net Wt. 16.2 oz. (460g) - UPC 825512 004946 --- Manufactured By: R.S.B. Staten Island, NY 10303; Herring product packaged with Best Before dates: 11.30.2016 through 02.28.2017 | 10.9 oz: 1190 containers; 16.2 oz: 976 containers |
| F-1153-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine, Herring Fillet "Matjes" sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in plastic retail containers (tubs), Net Wt. 10.9 oz. (310g) - UPC 825512 004953 and Net Wt. 16.2 oz. (460g) - UPC 825512 004960 -- Manufactured by R.S.B. NY 10303; Herring product packaged with Best Before dates: 11.30.2016 through 02.28.2017 | 10.9 oz: 454 containers; 16.2 oz: 788 containers |
| F-1154-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring Fillet in Oil sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in plastic retail containers (tubs), Net Wt. 10.9 oz. (310g) - UPC 825512 004977, and Net Wt. 16.2 oz. (460g) - UPC 825512 004984 --- Manufactured by R.S.B., NY 10303; Herring product packaged with Best Before dates: 11.30.2016 through 02.28.2017 | 10.9 oz: 1171 containers; 16.2 oz: 2706 containers |
| F-1155-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Holland Herring in Oil sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in a plastic retail container (tub), Net Wt. 24 oz. (680g) - UPC 825512 008128 --- Produced By: R.S.B. New York, NY 11691; Herring product packaged with Best Before dates: 11.30.2016 through 02.28.2017 | 1351 containers |
| F-1156-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Spicy Brine sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in a plastic retail container (tub) Net Wt. 46 oz. (1275g) - UPC 825512 008166 --- Produced By: R.S.B. New York, NY 11691; Herring product packaged with Best Before dates: 11.30.2016 through 02.28.2017 | 206 containers |
| F-1157-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring in Brine sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in a plastic retail container (tub), Net Wt. 46 oz. (1275g) - UPC 825512 008173 --- Produced By: R.S.B New York, NY 11691; Herring product packaged with Best Before dates: 11.30.2016 through 02.28.2017 | 310 containers |
| F-1158-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Herring Fillets in oil Lightly Salted sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in a plastic retail container (tub), Net Wt. 16 oz. (454g) - UPC 825512 014044 --- Produced by Royal Seafood Baza U.S.A.; Herring product packaged with Best Before dates: 11.30.2016 through 02.28.2017 | 778 containers |
| F-1159-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat SUPER DUNAYSKAYA Herring Fillets in Oil sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in plastic retail containers (tubs), Net Weight 28.2 OZ./800 g.; Herring product packaged with Best Before dates: 11.30.2016 through 02.28.2017 | 1173 containers |
| F-1160-2017 | Refrigerated, Ready to Eat Pacific Herring Fillet in Oil sold under the FRESH SEAFOOD label, packaged in a plastic retail containers (tubs), Net Wt. 9.3 oz. (265g) - UPC 825512 110258, and Net Wt. 16.2 oz. (460g) - UPC 825512 110265 --- Manufactured by R.S.B. Staten Island, NY 10303; Herring product packaged with Best Before dates: 11.30.2016 through 02.28.2017 | 9.3 oz: 1026 containers; 16.2 oz: 1601 containers |
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the Holland Herring in Oil if you have it at home due to the potential Listeria contamination.
Discard or return the item
The record does not specify a remedy such as a refund or replacement, so consumers should dispose of the product safely.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 7 states.
FDA distribution: “New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and North Carolina” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 19 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
How many containers were recalled?
A total of 1,351 containers were included in this recall.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1155-2017 (December 2, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1155-2017 to see it in context.
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