Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring recall
Recalled by Terra Medi LLC · Long Island City, NY, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Un-eviscerated fish may be contaminated with 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.
What was recalled
Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring
Quantity: 20 cases (15 units per case)
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
production date of 4/12/2025, best before 4/12/2026, L120425F54
Where it was sold
Illinois Massachusetts New Jersey New York
FDA's distribution note: MA, NJ, IL, and NY
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.
- Recalling firm
- Terra Medi LLC
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- May 13, 2026
- In FDA report of
- Jun 10, 2026
- FDA recall number
- H-0899-2026 · event 98989
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search