Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring Recall
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Terra Medi LLC is recalling Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on July 9, 2026 and geographically references MA, NJ, IL, NY. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Terra Medi LLC is recalling certain Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring because un-eviscerated fish may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring. Affected product has production date of 4/12/2025, best before 4/12/2026, and lot code L120425F54. A total of 20 cases (15 units per case) were distributed to MA, NJ, IL, and NY. The recall number is H-0899-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should not eat the recalled product.
Why This Matters
Class I recalls involve products that may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Source
FDA recall H-0899-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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