Shining Sea Fish recalls kippered herring with potential botulism risk. Products sold with specific lot numbers and expiration dates are affected. Consumers should check labels for recalled lots.
Clostridium botulinum is an uncontrolled hazard
Shining Sea Fish is recalling kippered herring products that may contain Clostridium botulinum, a harmful bacteria that can cause botulism. This recall is due to the risk of food poisoning from improperly handled or stored products.
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that produces a toxin causing botulism, a serious illness that can lead to paralysis and even death if not treated promptly. The recall indicates that the herring products may have been contaminated with this bacteria during processing or storage.
Anyone who purchased Shining Sea Fish kippered herring with the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice. Consumers with these products are at risk of food poisoning if they consume the recalled items.
Check the product label for the lot numbers: 25079 (expires May 3, 2026), 25055 (expires May 12, 2026), 25028 (expires June 3, 2026), or 26344 (expires July 22, 2026). The product is vacuum-packed and sold with a weight provided at retail.
Look for the lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice to determine if your product is affected.
Yes, the recall is due to the risk of Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious foodborne illness.
Check the product label for the lot numbers: 25079 (expires May 3, 2026), 25055 (expires May 12, 2026), 25028 (expires June 3, 2026), or 26344 (expires July 22, 2026).
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so you should check the product label to determine if it is affected and contact the manufacturer if needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Shining Sea Fish to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall H-0810-2026 — Shining Sea Fish Shining Sea Fish Hello, I own a Shining Sea Fish that is covered by recall H-0810-2026 from Shining Sea Fish. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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