Terra Medi LLC recalled Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring because the uneviscerated fish poses a risk for Clostridium botulinum contamination. Botulism is a rare but potentially fatal foodborne illness that can develop if proper preservation methods were not followed.
Class I (our estimate) — A reasonable probability that eating this product will cause serious health problems or death.
The agency has not published a classification for this recall yet. FDA enforcement data runs about a month behind the initial announcement, so we estimate severity from the stated hazard and replace it with the official class when it arrives.
Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring
Botulism — Product is an uneviscerated fish with potential for Clostridium botulinum contamination
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Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring has been recalled due to un-eviscerated fish that may be contaminated with clostridium botulinum. Consumers who have this product should not consume it as botulinum contamination can cause serious paralytic illness.
Nara Organics recalled Whole Milk Powdered Infant Formula due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. Infants who consume contaminated formula could develop botulism, a life-threatening illness.
Nara Organics recalled Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula in 24.7 oz and 14.1 oz packages due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. Infants who consume contaminated formula could develop botulism, a life-threatening illness.
Prime Food Processing LLC recalled No Brand Dried Herring Fish due to inadequate evisceration that may harbor Clostridium botulinum spores. Consumers with this product risk botulism, a serious and potentially fatal foodborne illness.
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