Herring Recall: Terra Medi Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Herring
FDA recalls Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring from Terra Medi LLC due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum in un-eviscerated fish. The affected product was distributed in MA, NJ, IL, and NY and includes a production date of 4/12/2025 with best before 4/12/2026 (recall number L120425F54) across 20 cases (15 units per case).
| Brand | Terra Medi LLC |
|---|---|
| Product | Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring |
| Reason | Un-eviscerated fish may be contaminated with clostridium botulinum |
| Severity | critical |
| Units affected | 20 |
| Distribution | MA, NJ, IL, and NY |
| Agency | FDA |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Do not eat any remaining product.
- Dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase; keep the packaging with production date and recall number for reference.
- Contact Terra Medi LLC for disposal or refund instructions.
- If you have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or neurologic symptoms, seek medical attention promptly.
How to identify the recalled item
| Lot / date codes | production date of 4/12/2025, best before 4/12/2026, L120425F54 |
|---|---|
| Lot / date codes | production date of 4/12/2025, best before 4/12/2026, L120425F54 |
These are the identifiers FDA published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
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