What should I do if I have it?

Do not consume - Check details. Return it to the store where you bought it for a refund, or throw it away. Do not eat it, and wash anything it touched.

Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring

Botulism risk — do not eat Announced June 10, 2026 - Ongoing - Class I

Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring from Terra Medi LLC was recalled on June 10, 2026. Reason for the recall: Un-eviscerated fish may be contaminated with clostridium botulinum. It was sold in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York. Identify it by lot production date of 4/12/2025. As of the latest federal update, the FDA classification is Class I and the recall status is ongoing. Do not consume - Check details.

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Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring — Photo: FDA recall notice

Recalled products

Product	Lot / code	Class	Recall #
Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring	production date of 4/12/2025	Class I	H-0899-2026

Where it was sold

States named in the notice: Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York.

Timeline

Announced (first public date): June 10, 2026
Recall started by the firm: May 13, 2026
Classified by the FDA: June 2, 2026

Official source: FDA recall notice

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