Dried Herring Fish contain Deadly Bacteria
From Dr. Howard Smith Reports by Howard G. Smith MD, AM
June 11, 2026 · 1 min · Season 26 · Episode 311
About this episode
This episode discusses the health risks associated with contaminated dried herring fish and the recall process.
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZdOWI5NpCu/ This product was not adequately eviscerated and harbors Clostridium botulinum spores that trigger botulism. Symptoms of botulism can include dizziness, blurred or double vision, trouble speaking or swallowing, difficulty breathing, muscle weakness, abdominal distension, and constipation. If you experience these symptoms, seek medical attention. Affected: Item #AF4110, Lot Code 26020, expiration date June 12, 2028. A total of 69 cases of contaminated fish were distributed to Asian grocery stores in Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah. Return this recalled product and to the place of purchase with any uneaten fish and the packaging for a full refund. For more information, contact Prime Food Processing LLC at 1-718-963-2323 . References on my website. #FoodRecall #FDARecall #FoodSafety #ConsumerAlert #RecallNews
People in this episode
Host: Howard G. Smith MD, AM
Topics covered
- food safety
- bacterial contamination
- health risks
- recalls
- consumer alerts
Keywords
- Dried Herring Fish
- Clostridium botulinum
- botulism
- food recall
- health risks
- Prime Food Processing
- FDA
- consumer alert
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Prime Food Processing LLC
Products: Dried Herring Fish
Places: Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina
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