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Uneviscerated Salted Smoked Split Herring recalled due to Clostridium Botulinum
8 months ago •source fda.gov
United States
####Update June 24th, 2025:The recall was classified as Class I.
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June 10th, 2025:
P. East Trading Corp. is recalling Salted Smoked Split Herring because the product was found to be over 5" in length and uneviscerated, as such having potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. The recalled "Salted Smoked Split Herring" was distributed to retail locations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
The sale of uneviscerated fish over 5" in length may contain Clostridium botulinum spores, as they are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
The product is packed in 18 lbs. wooden boxes with the container code Lot 1PRC5073. The "Salted Smoked Split Herring" is a product of Canada, manufactured by Sea Star Seafood Ltd.
The product was likely to be repacked by these retail locations in deli-style or other retail packaging. Retail packaging and coding will vary based on the location of purchase. A list of places that received and potentially sold the recalled products can be found in the link below.
The "Salted Smoked Split Herring" was sampled by a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspector, and subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirmed the herring was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.
Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/p-east-trading-corp-distributors-issues-alert-uneviscerated-salted-smoked-split-herring-due
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