Smoked Sprats Sold in NY, NJ and PA Recalled Over Botulism Risk
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Summary
- Cold smoked sprats sold at delis and groceries in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania may carry the bacterium that causes botulism, a form of food poisoning that can kill, and there is no label or lot number to check because the fish was sold loose.
- Haifa Smoked Fish (D&M Smoked Fish Inc.) of Jamaica, Queens is recalling about 560 pounds of cold smoked sprats, every lot, shipped refrigerated in bulk cardboard boxes marked Cold Smoked Sprats.
- An FDA inspection found the plant was smoking the fish without the controls required to stop Clostridium botulinum from growing and producing toxin. No illnesses have been reported. Botulism symptoms include weakness, dizziness, double vision, and trouble speaking, swallowing or breathing, and anyone with them needs medical care immediately.
- Anyone who bought smoked sprats recently from a store in the three states should not eat them, even if they look and smell normal, and should return them for a full refund.
- Questions: 718-523-8899, 9am to 5pm Eastern. Source: FDA company announcement, October 27, 2026.
Timeline
Haifa Smoked Fish of Queens is recalling all of its cold smoked sprats, sold loose from bulk boxes at stores in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Do not eat them, even if they look and smell fine; return them for a refund.
Incident reported at New York.
Haifa Smoked Fish of Queens is recalling all of its cold smoked sprats, sold loose from bulk boxes at stores in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Do not eat them, even if they look and smell fine; return them for a refund.
Incident reported at New York.
Haifa Smoked Fish of Queens is recalling all of its cold smoked sprats, sold loose from bulk boxes at stores in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Do not eat them, even if they look and smell fine; return them for a refund.
Incident reported at New York.
Haifa Smoked Fish of Queens is recalling all of its cold smoked sprats, sold loose from bulk boxes at stores in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Do not eat them, even if they look and smell fine; return them for a refund.
Incident reported at New York.
Haifa Smoked Fish of Queens is recalling all of its cold smoked sprats, sold loose from bulk boxes at stores in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Do not eat them, even if they look and smell fine; return them for a refund.
Incident reported at New York.
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