FDA-Food2025-12-24Class IPATHOGEN
Belevini BICHKI dried salted smelts recalled for botulism risk
What this means
Belevini BICHKI dried salted whole smelts may contain Clostridium botulinum, a bacteria that causes a serious illness called botulism. The fish was not properly cleaned before drying and salting, which allowed the bacteria to grow. This product was distributed to New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida.
- Do not eat this product if you have it.
- Throw away or return any Belevini BICHKI dried smelts with product number LL0321 or barcode 0754684899008.
- Contact your doctor right away if you have weakness, blurred vision, difficulty speaking or swallowing, or muscle paralysis after eating this product.
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
4 Cases
Manufactured in
888 Magnolia Ave, Elizabeth, NJ, United States
Products
Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK,20 PACKAGES PER CASE, FROZEN, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING
UPC codes
- 0754684899008
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0312-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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