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February 13, 2015
Moscahlades Bros Inc. Recalls Hellas Golden Double Smoked Herring
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services received information regarding a recall of Hellas Golden Double Smoked Herring because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life threatening illness or death. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
The product is in vacuum pack clear plastic packaging with a white label. The brand name is HELLAS from KARAGOUNIS BROS SA and imported by MOSCAHLADES BROS INC. There are two lots. LOT# L180314F33, Production date 18/3/14, Best Before 18/3/15, shipped March 2014. The second lot production date is 14/10/2014, Best Before 14/10/2015, Lot# L141014F33 shipped October 2014.
Hellas Golden Double Smoked Herring was distributed to IL, MD, MI, MA, NC, NY and NJ. The product was sold in retail stores.
The full recall can be found at: www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm434308.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.
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