OSSIE'S Pickled Lox & Cream Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk
SM Fish Corp. recalls OSSIE'S Pickled Lox & Cream (8 oz, UPC 739885104113) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination from plant environmental sampling and inspections. Products with Best By dates from 08/21/16 to 10/18/16 are affected.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the findings of the bacteria in the plant via FDA environmental sampling plus the district's inspectional findings
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What happened, in plain English
SM Fish Corp. is recalling OSSIE'S Pickled Lox & Cream products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Consumers should stop using these products if they have the affected batch. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23188-ossie-s-pickled-lox-cream-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23188-ossie-s-pickled-lox-cream-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0243-2017
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“OSSIE'S Pickled Lox & Cream Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23188-ossie-s-pickled-lox-cream-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0243-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0243-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. The contamination was detected through FDA environmental sampling at the manufacturing plant and during inspections.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased OSSIE'S Pickled Lox & Cream with Best By dates between August 21, 2016 and October 18, 2016. Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'OSSIE'S Pickled Lox & Cream', 8 oz size, UPC 739885104113, and Best By dates from August 21, 2016 through October 18, 2016.
- Brand
OSSIE'S- Product
OSSIE'S PICKLED LOX & CREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104113; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a- Category
Food
All 19 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 and New Jersey via retail stores
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0235-2017 | OSSIE'S PICKLED LOX DAIRY, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885114136; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 70 units |
| F-0236-2017 | OSSIE'S HERRING IN SOURCREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885114714; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 168 units |
| F-0237-2017 | OSSIE'S TAAM SHABBOS HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109057; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 106 units |
| F-0238-2017 | OSSIE'S STIGLITZ HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109064; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 108 units |
| F-0239-2017 | OSSIE'S WASABI HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109088; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 65 units |
| F-0240-2017 | OSSIE'S SWEDISH MATJES HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109101; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 100 units |
| F-0241-2017 | OSSIE'S DUBLIN HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109002; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 110 units |
| F-0242-2017 | OSSIE'S HONEY MUSTARD HERRING; NET WT. 7 OZ. 739885109019; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 105 units |
| F-0243-2017 | OSSIE'S PICKLED LOX & CREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104113; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 170 units |
| F-0244-2017 | OSSIE'S SHMALTZ HERRING, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104182; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 100 units |
| F-0245-2017 | OSSIE'S ROMAN SHMALTZ HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109026; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 92 units |
| F-0246-2017 | OSSIE'S PICKLED HERRING, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104175; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 167 units |
| F-0247-2017 | OSSIE'S PICKLED HERRING CLEAR, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104205; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 163 units |
| F-0248-2017 | OSSIE'S PICKLED LOX, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104137; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 82 units |
| F-0249-2017 | OSSIE'S LITE TUNA, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 73988570551; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 431 units |
| F-0250-2017 | OSSIE'S HOME MADE TUNA SALAD, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 73988570550; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 534 units |
| F-0251-2017 | OSSIE'S EGG SALAD, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 73988570552; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 225 units |
| F-0252-2017 | OSSIE'S EGG WITH MUSHROOM, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 73988570556; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | 110 units |
| F-0253-2017 | OSSIE'S EGG WITH SCALLION, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 73988570555; -- Far Rockaway, NY 11691 --- The product is packed in a plastic deli tub.; Best By date codes of 08/21/16 through 10/18/16 | — |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Dates
Look for Best By dates on the packaging between August 21, 2016 and October 18, 2016.
Stop Using if Affected
If you have the recalled product, stop using it immediately and contact the manufacturer for instructions.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in New Jersey and New York.
FDA distribution: “New York and New Jersey via retail stores” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: New Jersey, New York.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 7 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.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0243-2017 (September 15, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0243-2017 to see it in context.
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