Prime Food Processing Recalls Dried Herring Fish Over Botulism Risk

Prime Food Processing LLC has issued a voluntary recall of its ‘Dried Herring Fish 7 oz.’ product due to improper evisceration that may lead to Clostridium botulinum contamination. The recall affects 69 cases distributed across 19 U.S. states, posing a serious risk of botulism to consumers who may have purchased the product.

What Products Are Being Recalled?

The recalled product is:

• Product: Dried Herring Fish 7 oz.
• Brand/Manufacturer: Prime Food Processing LLC
• Lot Code: 26020
• Expiration Date: June 12, 2028
• UPC: 6946976817911
• Recall Number: H-1080-2026
• Quantity: 69 cases

Why Was This Recall Issued?

The recall was initiated because the dried herring fish was improperly eviscerated during processing. Improper evisceration means the internal organs of the fish were not adequately removed, which creates conditions favorable for the growth of Clostridium botulinum — the bacterium responsible for botulism, one of the most dangerous foodborne illnesses known.

Botulism toxin is a potent neurotoxin. Even small amounts can cause severe illness or death. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, its most serious category, indicating that consumption of the product poses a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

Who Is Affected?

Consumers who purchased ‘Dried Herring Fish 7 oz.’ with Lot Code 26020 and an expiration date of 06.12.28 may be affected. The product was distributed to retailers and consumers across the following 19 states:

• Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Florida (FL), Hawaii (HI), Illinois (IL)
• Kansas (KS), Louisiana (LA), Maryland (MD), Missouri (MO), North Carolina (NC)
• New Hampshire (NH), Nevada (NV), New York (NY), Oklahoma (OK), Oregon (OR)
• Pennsylvania (PA), Texas (TX), Utah (UT), Washington (WA)

If you live in any of these states and have recently purchased dried herring fish, you should check your product immediately against the lot code and UPC information provided above.

What Should You Do?

If you have purchased the recalled ‘Dried Herring Fish 7 oz.’ from Prime Food Processing LLC, take the following steps immediately:

• Do not consume the product under any circumstances.
• Check the lot code on your package — look for Lot Code 26020 and expiration date 06.12.28.
• Check the UPC on the packaging: 6946976817911.
• Discard the product safely, or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
• Contact Prime Food Processing LLC at their facility: 300 Vandervoort Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211-1715, United States, for further instructions or refund information.
• If you have consumed this product and are experiencing symptoms of botulism — such as double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, or muscle weakness — seek emergency medical attention immediately.

Official Statement

This recall was voluntarily initiated by Prime Food Processing LLC and communicated to the public via press release. The recall was initiated on June 2, 2026, and the FDA center classification date is June 22, 2026. The recall remains ongoing at this time, and no termination date has been set.

The FDA is overseeing the recall under Event ID 99147. Consumers and retailers are urged to act promptly. The agency stresses that Class I recalls represent the highest level of health risk, and immediate action is critical to prevent potential illness or fatality.

For the most up-to-date information on this recall, consumers can visit the FDA official recall database or contact the recalling firm directly.