What happened
Un-eviscerated fish may be contaminated with clostridium botulinum
What to do
Check your fridge, freezer and pantry for the product described below, and compare the brand, size and product codes carefully. If you have it, don't eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund. If you or someone in your home ate it and feels unwell, contact a doctor. If you have a food allergy, don't eat the product even if it looks and smells normal.
Recall details
- Recall date
- May 13, 2026
- Country
- United States
- Company
- Terra Medi LLC
- Type
- Class I
- Reason
- Un-eviscerated fish may be contaminated with clostridium botulinum
- Product
- Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring
- Where it was sold
- MA, NJ, IL, and NY
- Quantity
- 20 cases (15 units per case)
- Product codes
- production date of 4/12/2025, best before 4/12/2026, L120425F54
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall number
- H-0899-2026
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This page summarizes the official notice; the agency's notice is the authoritative version.