Class I
FDA
Fish
Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring recalled over Botulism risk
Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring was recalled on May 13, 2026 because of botulism risk. It is a Class I recall (reasonable probability of serious harm or death). Affected area: MA, NJ, IL, NY. Do not eat this product. Discard it or return it to the store for a refund.
HazardBotulism risk
Risk levelClass I
Affected area4 states
CategoryFood
What to do
Do not eat this product. Discard it or return it to the store for a refund.
Confirm the details against the official FDA notice before acting.
Does this affect you?
Check the product in your home against the recalled item:
- Product as filed
- Terra Medi LLC — Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring
- Lot & date codes
- production date of 4/12/2025, best before 4/12/2026, L120425F54
Full recall details
- Reason for recall
- Un-eviscerated fish may be contaminated with clostridium botulinum
- Hazard class
- Class I — reasonable probability of serious harm or death
- Recalling company
- Terra Medi LLC
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Quantity
- 20 cases (15 units per case)
- Distribution
- MA, NJ, IL, and NY
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