Belevini BICHKI dried salted smelts recalled for botulism risk
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.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- 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.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK,20 PACKAGES PER CASE, FROZEN, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING
- UPC code
- 0754684899008
- 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
- 4 Cases
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 888 Magnolia Ave, Elizabeth, NJ, United States
- Classification
- Class I
- Recall number
- H-0312-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- Belevini BICHKI, 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: LL0321, BAR CODE: 0754684899008 Distribution: The adulterated product was distributed to the following states: NY, TX, PA, NJ, FL. Affected quantity: 4 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 OPENINGH-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 OPENING (this page)H-0312-2026 · 4 Cases