FDA-Food2025-12-24Class IPATHOGEN
Belevini KORUSHKA dried salted smelts recalled for botulism risk
What this means
Belevini KORUSHKA dried salted smelts may contain Clostridium botulinum, a dangerous bacteria that causes botulism, a serious paralytic illness. The fish were not properly cleaned before processing, which allowed the bacteria to grow. The affected product was distributed to New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida.
- Do not eat this product.
- Throw away any Belevini KORUSHKA smelts (product number LL0320, barcode 0754684898995) you have.
- Contact your doctor or poison control (1-800-222-1222) if you have eaten this product and experience muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, or blurred vision.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish)
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
The adulterated product was distributed to the following states: NY, TX, PA, NJ, FL.
Affected count
45 Cases
Manufactured in
888 Magnolia Ave, Elizabeth, NJ, United States
Products
Belevini KORUSHKA, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK, 20 PACKAGES PER CASE, FROZEN, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING
UPC codes
- 0754684898995
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0311-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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