Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring recalled for botulism risk from improper evisceration
What this means
Terra Medi LLC is recalling Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring because the fish were not properly cleaned inside (eviscerated). Uneviscerated fish can harbor Clostridium botulinum spores, which cause botulism, a serious foodborne illness. No illnesses have been reported so far.
- Do not eat the product if you have it.
- Return the herring to the store where you bought it for a full refund.
- Contact Terra Medi LLC at 718-932-9293 with questions.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience dizziness, blurred vision, trouble speaking or swallowing, difficulty breathing, or muscle weakness.
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The agency's original wording
Terra Medi LLC of Long Island City, NY is recalling all of the imported Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole herring vacuum packaged because of improper evisceration of the fish. The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulation because Clostridium Botul
Official notice
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