FDA-Food2026-07-01Class IPATHOGEN
Prime Food Processing dried herring recalled for botulism risk from improper evisceration
What this means
Prime Food Processing dried herring fish (7 oz.) was not properly cleaned before drying, which can allow Clostridium botulinum bacteria to grow. This bacterium produces a toxin that causes botulism, a serious foodborne illness. The affected product has lot code 26020 with expiration date 06.12.28.
- Check your home for Prime Food Processing dried herring with lot code 26020 and expiration date 06.12.28.
- Do not eat the product.
- Throw away the product or return it to the store where you bought it.
- Contact your doctor if you ate this product and develop muscle weakness, blurred vision, difficulty swallowing, or difficulty breathing.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Improperly eviscerated which may result in Clostridium botulinum contamination
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
AZ, CA, FL, HI, IL, KS, LA, MD, MO, NC, NH, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA
Affected count
69 cases
Manufactured in
300 Vandervoort Ave, N/A, Brooklyn, NY, United States
Products
Dried Herring Fish 7 oz.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-1080-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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