Shining Sea Fish Co. recalled Ma Cohen's Kippered Herring due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. Consuming contaminated herring could cause botulism, a serious potentially fatal foodborne illness.
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.
Kippered Herring
Botulism — Potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
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MA Cohen's Kippered Herring vacuum packed has been recalled due to uncontrolled Clostridium botulinum contamination. Botulism is a serious foodborne illness that can cause paralysis and death in people who consume the product.
Midwest Poultry Services recalled white and brown cage-free shell eggs that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. Consuming contaminated eggs can cause serious illness.
Fayus recalled Ola-Ola Pounded Yam that may contain undeclared milk in the form of sodium caseinate. People with milk allergies risk serious allergic reaction.
Khong Guan Corporation recalled Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling that may contain undeclared peanuts. People with peanut allergies risk serious allergic reaction.
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