D & M Smoked Fish sprats recalled for potential botulism risk
D & M Smoked Fish, Inc. is recalling Cold Smoked Sprats, 5 lbs., because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that can cause botulism. All lots are recalled, and the notice lists six lots with dates from 9/2 to 9/15. The fish was distributed in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, about 560 lbs. in total, and no injuries have been reported.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
Update since first reported
- Nov 9, 2026FDA classified this recall Class I, its most serious level
What to do
- Stop eating Cold Smoked Sprats, 5 lbs., from any lot, and do not serve or sell them.
- Check the lot numbers on the package against the recalled lots: 9/2 Lot 244, 9/7 Lot 247, 9/8 Lot 250, 9/9 Lot 251, 9/14 Lot 254 and 9/15 Lot 257.
- The notice doesn't say how to get a refund or replacement; contact D & M Smoked Fish, Inc. or the place where you bought it.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Cold Smoked Sprats, 5 lbs.
- Sold in
- NY, NJ, PA
- Made for
- All ages
Details
- Units affected
- 560lbs
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 9415 150th St, Jamaica, New York, United States
- Classification
- Class I
- Recall number
- H-0198-2027
In the FDA's words
- Description
- Cold Smoked Sprats, 5 lbs. May be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum all lots recalled but include lots: 9/2 Lot 244, 9/7 Lot 247,9/8 Lot 250, 9/9 Lot 251, 9/14 Lot 254, 9/15 Lot 257 Distribution: NY, NJ, PA Affected quantity: 560lbs
- Hazard
- May be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
