Belevini Dried Whole Smelts are being recalled for possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. The fish is longer than five inches and is uneviscerated. That pathogen can be in the viscera of fish. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Mamtakim of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The recalled product ws sold to walk in customers only at the company's retail store located at Cherry Hill Emmons 1901 Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The recalled product is Belevini Dried Whole Smelts Salted (Korushka) that is packaged in a 5.29 ounce (150 gram) transparent vacuum-sealed pouch with a blue label that has a picture of the fish. The brand is Belevini. The UPC number that is printed on the product label … [Read more...]
How Do You Know Your Infant Has a Botulism Infection?
Botulism is a serious and often fatal toxin; in fact, it is one of the most lethal toxins on the planet, according to the World Health Organization. A small amount can kill an adult. But not many people know that the symptoms of botulism infection in an infant are different from symptoms in adults and older children. How do you know your infant has a botulism infection? Clostridium botulinum is the bacteria that produces the botulism toxin. The bacteria produces spores to ensure its survival; the spores are heat-resistant with a protective coating. Under certain circumstances, mainly an anaerobic environment (one without oxygen) such as in canned foods, and when the pH of a food is above 4.6, such as in vegetables, the spores produce the toxin. Adults and older children can … [Read more...]
African Food on Wheels Oven Dried Fish Recalled For Botulism
African Food on Wheels Oven Dried Fish is being recalled for potential botulism risk. The product was sold uneviscerated and is greater than five inches in length, so Clostridium botulinum spores could be inside the viscera. Under certain conditions, these spores can produce the botulism toxin that can cause serious illness and death. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is African Food on Wheels of Bronx, New York. The recalled product is African Food on Wheels oven dried fish (SCOMBEROMORUS CAVALLA). It was distributed to walk in customers at African Food on Wheels that is located at 1376 Randall Avenue in the Bronx, New York only. The fish is packaged in a corrugated brown box. No picture of … [Read more...]
First and Last Tomato Sauces Recalled For Possible Botulism
First and Last Tomato Sauces are being recalled for a possible botulism risk. These item were manufactured without an approved scheduled process or otherwise evaluated to determine if the process is adequate. Failure to appropriately process canned acidified or low acid foods can result in Clostridium botulinum toxin formation. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is First and Last Bakery of Hartford, Connecticut. These items were sold in the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts through Big Y and Stop & Shop stores starting on September 22, 2025, and continuing through September 22, 2025. (These are the dates in the recall notice; one number is obviously incorrect.) The recalled items are … [Read more...]
Dry Ghoinnya Fish Recalled For Possible Botulism Risk
Dry Ghoinnya Fish is being recalled for possible botulism risk because it was sold uneviscerated. The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish have been linked to botulism outbreaks. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is New Hoque & Sons of Maspeth, New York. This product was distributed nationally at the retail level. The recalled product is Dry Ghoinnya Fish that is packaged in a 10 to 12 pound, clear plastic package marked with an expiration date of 5/19/25 stamped on the bottom. The UPC number that is printed on the product label is … [Read more...]
Oceans Kitchen Imitation Crabmeat Recalled For Botulism
Oceans Kitchen Imitation Crabmeat Shredded is being recalled for possible botulism contamination. The problem is there is a risk of temperature abuse during chilled storage at the firm's facility. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Ocean's Kitchen Corporation of Kent, Washington. Botulism toxin can cause symptoms such as general weakness, dizziness, double vision, and difficulty speaking or swallowing. The symptoms will continue to worsen and death may be the result. There is an antidote, but it must be administered in a hospital … [Read more...]
Aril Silver Vobla Recalled Because It Is Uneviscerated
Aril Silver Vobla is being recalled because it is uneviscerated and therefore carries the risk of possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum bacteria. That pathogen makes the toxin botulism. The pathogen can be concentrated in the viscera of fish. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Krasniy Oktyabr Inc. USA. of Brooklyn, New York. The recalled product is Aril Silver Vobla that was sold nationwide through retail stores. The fish is packaged in a clear plastic vacuum sealed packaging bag with a blue label. Each package contains two whole fish marked "Product of Kazakhstan." The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food … [Read more...]
P. East Trading Salted Smoked Split Herring Recalled For Botulism
P. East Trading Salted Smoked Split Herring is being recalled for possible botulism. The fish is over five inches in length and is uneviscerated, so has potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which creates the botulism toxin under certain conditions. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is P. East Trading Corporation of Bronx, New York. Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other part of the fish. Botulism toxin can cause symptoms such as general weakness, dizziness, double vision, and difficulty speaking or swallowing. The symptoms will continue to worsen and death may be the result. There is an antidote, but it must be … [Read more...]
Walker’s Wine Pumpkin Juice Recalled For Possible Botulism
Walker's Wine Pumpkin Juice is being recalled for possible botulism contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Walker's Wine Juice LLC of Forestville, New York. This product was sold at the Walker's Wine Juice retail store in New York. It was also distributed directly by Walker's to a limited number of commercial wineries in these states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. A tiny amount of botulism poison is enough to kill someone. Symptoms of botulism pointing include weakness, dizziness, double vision, and trouble with speaking and swallowing. Paralysis follows, going down the body in a … [Read more...]
SeaBear Smokehouse Chowders Recalled For Botulism Risk
SeaBear Smokehouse Chowders are being recalled because they pose a botulism risk. A pouch seal issue is the problem. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is SeaBear Company of Anacortes, Washington. The recalled SeaBear Smokehouse Chowders are Smoked Salmon Chowder and Alehouse Clam Chowder. They were sold through retina stores in the states of Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington. They were also sold via direct home delivery from SeaBear. These products were sold between October 10, 2024 and March 14, 2025. The recalled products are shelf stable and packaged in a 12 ounce dark blue pouch. The UPC number for the Salmon Chowder is 0 34507 07001 3. Also recalled is Alehouse Clam Chowder that has the … [Read more...]
