FDA recall, , High risk
Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring
Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring may be contaminated with C. botulinum (botulism), which can cause botulism poisoning.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
Terra Medi LLC of Long Island City, New York 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 Botulinum may be present. The recall was initiated by the company on May 13, 2026, and the product was distributed in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York.
What to do
If a code on your package is listed below:
- Customers who have purchased the product are urged to not consume the fish and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- Consumers who have questions may contact the company at 718-932-9293.
Is yours affected?
Affected if its best-by date matches.
Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring
- Best-by date
- 4/12/2026
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
- 4 states
- Company
- Terra Medi LLCLong Island City, New York
- Hazard
- Botulism
- Risk
High risk
There is a reasonable chance that eating it could cause serious health problems or death.
FDA Class I recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 98989
- Recall number
- H-0899-2026
- Quantity recalled
- 20 cases (15 units per case)
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall · Announced by the company
Listed on Recall Canary
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report
Classified by FDA
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Summary updated
