FDA recall,
Haifa Smoked Fish Cold Smoked Sprats
Cold Smoked Sprats may be contaminated with C. botulinum (botulism), which can cause life-threatening illness.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
HAIFA SMOKED FISH of Queens, NY, recalled approximately 560 lbs. of Cold Smoked Sprats due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness. The product was packed loose in bulk cardboard boxes labeled Cold Smoked Sprats and shipped refrigerated. No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection at D&M Smoked Fish Inc., of Jamaica, NY, revealed that the firm was producing cold-smoked sprats without required food safety controls to prevent Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation. The product was distributed in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania through retail stores. Consumers who have purchased Cold Smoked Sprats are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What to do
If you have this product:
- Consumers who have purchased Cold Smoked Sprats are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-523-8899, between 9am and 5 pm, Eastern Standard Time.
- You are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
- People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
Is yours affected?
Compare these details with yours, then check the recall notice to see which units are recalled.
Cold Smoked Sprat Fish
Recall details
- Company announced
- Sold in
Cold Smoked Sprats was distributed in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania through retail stores.
- Company
- HAIFA SMOKED FISH
- Hazard
- Botulism
