P. East Trading Corp Distributors recalled uneviscerated salted smoked split herring due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. This hazard can cause botulism, a severe paralytic illness that may be fatal.
Class I (our estimate) — A reasonable probability that eating this product will cause serious health problems or death.
The agency has not published a classification for this recall yet. FDA enforcement data runs about a month behind the initial announcement, so we estimate severity from the stated hazard and replace it with the official class when it arrives.
Uneviscerated Salted Smoked Split Herring
Botulism — Potential Foodborne Illness – Clostridium Botulinum
Nara Organics recalled Whole Milk Powdered Infant Formula due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. Infants who consume contaminated formula could develop botulism, a life-threatening illness.
Nara Organics recalled Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula in 24.7 oz and 14.1 oz packages due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. Infants who consume contaminated formula could develop botulism, a life-threatening illness.
Prime Food Processing LLC recalled No Brand Dried Herring Fish due to inadequate evisceration that may harbor Clostridium botulinum spores. Consumers with this product risk botulism, a serious and potentially fatal foodborne illness.
Prime Food Processing LLC recalled 7 oz packages of Dried Herring Fish due to improper evisceration that may allow Clostridium botulinum contamination. Consuming contaminated herring could cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal paralytic illness.
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