MA Cohen's Kippered Herring Vacuum Packed Recalled for Botulism Risk
Shining Sea Fish Co. LLC is recalling MA Cohen's Kippered Herring vacuum packed products due to an uncontrolled Clostridium botulinum hazard. Affected lots were distributed in Michigan.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I and the hazard is Clostridium botulinum, a pathogen capable of causing fatal botulism. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls are Critical.
Plain-English summary
Shining Sea Fish Co. LLC is recalling MA Cohen's Kippered Herring vacuum packed (UPC 7232577992) due to the presence of an uncontrolled Clostridium botulinum hazard. The recalled product totals 675 pounds and was distributed in Michigan.
Four lots are affected: LOT 25079 (Expiration May 03, 2026), LOT 25055 (Expiration May 12, 2026), LOT 25028 (Expiration June 03, 2026), and LOT 26344 (Expiration July 22, 2026).
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Clostridium botulinum can cause botulism, a serious foodborne illness.
The recalled product
- Product
- MA Cohen's Kippered Herring vacuum packed, weight provided at retail, UPC 7232577992
- Manufacturer
- Shining Sea Fish Co. LLC
- Category
- Food — Fish / Seafood
- Hazard
- botulism
- clostridium-botulinum
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 (4)
- LOT 25079 Expiration May 03 2026
- LOT 25055 Expiration May 12 2026
- LOT 25028 Expiration June 03 2026
- LOT 26344 Expiration July 22 2026
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
- MI