Dry fish recalled because un-eviscerated fish may contain Clostridium botulinum
New Hoque and Sons is recalling five cases of Dry Ghoinnya Fish because un-eviscerated fish may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The FDA classified it Class I.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: Scored 5 because the FDA classified this recall as Class I, which the rubric assigns the top severity regardless of other factors.
Plain-English summary
Dry Ghoinnya Fish from New Hoque and Sons is being recalled because un-eviscerated fish may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
The recall covers 5 cases of 10 to 12 lbs each, with an expiration date of 19 May 2025 and UPC 908172635412. The product was distributed in New York and New Jersey.
The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, its most serious category, used where there is a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death. Fish that has not been eviscerated before drying can allow Clostridium botulinum to grow, and botulism is a life-threatening illness.
Anyone holding the affected product should not eat it and should follow the retailer's instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dry Ghoinnya Fish
- Manufacturer
- New Hoque and Sons, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dried seafood
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Expiration date of 5/19/25 UPC code is 908172635412.
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