Terra Medi LLC Recalls Karagounis Bros - Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring Due to Improper Evisceration

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT Terra Medi LLC Recalls Karagounis Bros – Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring Due to Improper Evisceration When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Read Announcement View Product PhotosSummary - Company Announcement Date: - FDA Publish Date: - Product Type: - Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness - Reason for Announcement: - Recall Reason DescriptionProduct is an uneviscerated fish with potential for Clostridium botulinum contamination - Company Name: - Terra Medi LLC - Brand Name: - Brand Name(s)Hellas Meze - Product Description: - Product DescriptionHellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring Company Announcement Terra Medi LLC of Long Island City, NY is recalling all of the imported Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole herring vacuum packaged because of improper evisceration of the fish. The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulation because Clostridium Botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning. Symptoms of botulism include dizziness, blurred or double vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficult in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distention and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. The product was distributed to MA, NJ, IL, and NY to retail stores and wholesale distributors. The product is a single whole smoked herring visible through plastic vacuum packaging, refrigerated, and has a production date of 4/12/2025, best before 4/12/2026, L120425F54. No illnesses have been reported to date. The product was found to be violative after sampling by the New York State department of agriculture and markets inspectors and subsequent analysis of Food Laboratory personnel. Customers who have purchased the product are urged to not consume the fish and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers who have questions may contact the company at 718-932-9293. Company Contact Information - Consumers: - 718-932-9293