Belevini Bichki, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 Oz (150 G) Vacuum Pack,20 Packages Per Case, Frozen, Refrigerate After Opening

Belevini BICHKI dried salted whole smelts (5.29 oz packages) are being recalled because the fish were not properly cleaned before processing, which allows for the growth of Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause serious illness. The product was distributed in Florida, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. This is a Class I recall, meaning there is a serious health risk.

Recalling firm

MAMTAKIM, Inc.

Product

Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK,20 PACKAGES PER CASE, FROZEN, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING

Reason

Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish)

Classification

Class I

Category

food recall

Country

United States

Agency

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Recall date

2025-10-27

Status

Ongoing

Areas affected

FL, NJ, NY, PA, TX

Distribution

The adulterated product was distributed to the following states: NY, TX, PA, NJ, FL.

Official recall notice from U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/215f27a2-559e-438e-873d-ad5d703e194b