Herring recalled because of Clostridium botulinum risk
April 5 - USA: Little Mermaid Smoke House is recalling Smoked Herring and Pickled Herring fish because the products were found to be uneviscerated, and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, said the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The products, which have no codes listed, were distributed in the state of California and sold prior to 4 March.
These products are sold as whole fish, packaged in vacuum sealed packaging, and labeled “Little Mermaid Smoke House” which varies in weight and size.
They were found to be uneviscerated during an inspection by the FDA and the sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish, said the agency.
