Golden Smoked Herring (Moscahlades Bros) – botulinum risk (2015)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Hellas Golden Double Smoked Herring Vacuum Karagounis Bros SA -Hellas -35 A.3 - C.E. 2nd Industrial Zone -37500 VOLOS TEL.: +30 24250 22018 - FAX : +30 24250 23747 Imported in USA by: Moscahlades Bros. Inc. 27 East 33rd St Paterson, NJ 07514 USA PH.: 973 881 1960 FAX: 973 881 1962 packaged in a carton approximately 12 packages per case
Brand
Moscahlades Bros Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #L180314F33 Best Before 18/3/15 Lot #L141014F33 Best Before 14/10/15
Products Sold
Lot #L180314F33 Best Before 18/3/15 Lot #L141014F33 Best Before 14/10/15
Moscahlades Bros Inc is recalling Hellas Golden Double Smoked Herring Vacuum Karagounis Bros SA -Hellas -35 A.3 - C.E. 2nd Industria due to Smoked herring may be potentially contaminated with C. botulinum.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Smoked herring may be potentially contaminated with C. botulinum.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IL, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, NC
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026