A food processing company based in Brooklyn has issued a voluntary recall of dried herring products due to potential botulism contamination risks.
Prime Food Processing LLC announced the recall of 69 cases of “Dried Herring Fish” after discovering the products had not been properly eviscerated. According to New York State Agriculture and Markets regulations, selling fish that has not been adequately eviscerated is prohibited due to increased risks of Clostridium botulinum spore contamination.
The recall affects products that were distributed with inadequate processing that could pose serious health risks to consumers. Botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria.
Consumers who have purchased the affected dried herring products are advised not to consume them and to dispose of them immediately. The company is working with regulatory authorities to address the safety concerns.
