Haifa Smoked Fish cold smoked sprats recalled for botulism risk
What this means
Haifa Smoked Fish of Queens, NY is recalling about 560 pounds of cold smoked sprats because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism. The sprats were sold at retail stores in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The company has reported no illnesses to date.
- Do not eat the sprats, even if they look and smell normal.
- Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund.
- Call the company at 718-523-8899 with questions, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Seek medical care right away if you have weakness, dizziness, double vision, or trouble speaking or swallowing.
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The agency's original wording
HAIFA SMOKED FISH of QUEENS NY is recalling approximately 560 lbs. of Cold Smoked Sprats, due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Official notice
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/haifa-smoked-fish-recalls-cold-smoked-sprats-due-potential-health-riskWant us to check the next one for you?
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