Recalled by Little Mermaid Smokehouse · North Hollywood, CA, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
During an inspection by FDA, it was found that the Little Mermaid Smoked Herring and Little Mermaid Pickled Herring were uneviscerated. The firm initiated the recall due to potential for Clostridium botulinum.
Pathogen: Botulism
Clostridium botulinum toxin, a risk in improperly canned or under-processed foods.
The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.
Little Mermaid Brand Pickled Herring.
Quantity: approximately 44.5 lbs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
No codes. Products sold prior to 04/04/2013.
California
FDA's distribution note: California.
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.
Reason During an inspection by FDA, it was found that the Little Mermaid Smoked Herring and Little Mermaid Pickled Herring were uneviscerated. The firm initiated the recall due to potential for Clostridium botulinum.