Belevini KORUSHKA dried salted smelts recalled for botulism risk
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.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- 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.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Belevini KORUSHKA, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK, 20 PACKAGES PER CASE, FROZEN, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING
- UPC code
- 0754684898995
- Sold in
- The adulterated product was distributed to the following states: NY, TX, PA, NJ, FL.
- Made for
- All ages
This recall covers 2 products — see all of them.
Details
- Units affected
- 45 Cases
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 888 Magnolia Ave, Elizabeth, NJ, United States
- Classification
- Class I
- Recall number
- H-0311-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- Belevini KORUSHKA, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK, 20 PACKAGES PER CASE, FROZEN, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish) PRODUCT NUMBER: LL0320, BAR CODE: 0754684898995 Distribution: The adulterated product was distributed to the following states: NY, TX, PA, NJ, FL. Affected quantity: 45 Cases
- Hazard
- Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish)
2 products in this recall
Belevini dried salted smelts recalled for botulism risk
Mamtakim is recalling two Belevini dried salted whole smelt products, KORUSHKA and BICHKI, each sold in 5.29 oz vacuum packs. The fish may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism, because the fish were not eviscerated (cleaned). The products were distributed in NY, TX, PA, NJ and FL, and no illnesses have been reported.
The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.
- Belevini KORUSHKA, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK, 20 PACKAGES PER CASE, FROZEN, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING (this page)H-0311-2026 · 45 Cases
- Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK,20 PACKAGES PER CASE, FROZEN, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENINGH-0312-2026 · 4 Cases