Active recall · Botulism riskUpdated · 4 months ago
Terra Medi LLC recall: Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring
Terra Medi LLC of Long Island City, NY is recalling all of the imported Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole herring vacuum packaged because of improper evisceration of the fish. The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulation because Clostridium Botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning. Symptoms of botulism include dizziness, blurred or double vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficult in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distention and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
What to do
Customers who have purchased the product are urged to not consume the fish and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers who have questions may contact the company at 718-932-9293.
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Which products
Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring
- Producer
- Terra Medi LLC
- Brand
- Hellas Meze
Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring
- Dates on pack
- The product is a single whole smoked herring visible through plastic vacuum packaging, refrigerated, and has a production date of 4/12/2025, best before 4/12/2026, L120425F54.
More detail
Product is an uneviscerated fish with potential for Clostridium botulinum contamination
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