500+ lbs of seafood recalled over ‘life-threatening illness’ risks: Do not eat
More than 500 pounds of cold-smoked sprats sold across the Northeast are subject to a recall due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. The affected seafood, distributed by Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc. in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, carries risks of life-threatening food poisoning. Consumers possessing the product are advised not to eat, sell, or serve the fish, but instead to discard it or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled fish.
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- ✓ Haifa Smoked Fish is recalling approximately 560 pounds of cold-smoked sprats over potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
- ✓ The affected seafood was distributed in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
- ✓ No illnesses were reported in connection with the recall.
- ✓ The FDA advised consumers not to eat, sell, or serve the cold-smoked sprats sold by Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc.
What changed
Haifa Smoked Fish is recalling approximately 560 pounds of cold-smoked sprats after an initial refusal prompted an FDA warning.
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500+ Lbs of Seafood Recalled Over Botulism Risks
More than 500 pounds of cold-smoked sprats sold across the Northeast are subject to a recall due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. The affected seafood, distributed by Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc. in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, carries risks of life-threatening food poisoning. Consumers possessing the product are advised not to eat, sell, or serve the fish, but instead to discard it or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled fish.
Why it matters
Food safety regulators issued urgent warnings after discovering contamination risks in the smoked fish products. Botulism is a severe and potentially fatal illness caused by toxins produced by the bacteria. Rapid public warnings are standard protocol to prevent severe neurological symptoms associated with the toxin.
What is confirmed
- Haifa Smoked Fish is recalling approximately 560 pounds of cold-smoked sprats over potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
- The affected seafood was distributed in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
- No illnesses were reported in connection with the recall.
- The FDA advised consumers not to eat, sell, or serve the cold-smoked sprats sold by Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc.
What to watch next
- Reports of any illnesses linked to the recalled cold-smoked sprats
- Further updates from the FDA regarding retailer compliance or expanded product recalls
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (.gov) — FDA Advises Not to Eat, Sell, or Serve Cold Smoked Sprats Sold by Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc.
- Food Poisoning Bulletin — FDA Warns About Possible Botulism in Haifa Cold Smoked Sprats
- Hoodline — FDA Warns Against Eating Haifa Smoked Fish Sprats After Company Refuses Recall
- Medical Daily — FDA warns against all Haifa cold-smoked sprats after company declines recall request
- Food Poisoning Bulletin — Haifa Cold Smoked Sprats Recalled For Possible Botulism Risk
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