P. East Trading Corp Distributors Issues Alert on Uneviscerated ‘Salted Smoked Split Herring’ Due to Potential Clostridium Botulinum Contamination

USA, 10/06/2025

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Company Announcement Date:June 10, 2025FDA Publish Date:June 10, 2025Product Type:Food & Beverages
Foodborne IllnessReason for Announcement:

Potential Foodborne Illness – Clostridium BotulinumCompany Name:P. East Trading Corp DistributorsBrand Name:

No BrandProduct Description:

Uneviscerated Salted Smoked Split Herring

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Company Announcement

P. East Trading Corp. of Bronx, NY is recalling Salted Smoked Split Herring because the product was found to be over 5″ in length and uneviscerated, as such having potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

The sale of uneviscerated fish over 5″ in length may contain Clostridium botulinum spores as they are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. 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 recalled “Salted Smoked Split Herring” was distributed to retail locations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut in 18 lbs. wooden boxes with container code Lot 1 PRC5073. The “Salted Smoked Split Herring” is a product of Canada manufactured by Sea Star Seafood Ltd.

The product was likely to be repacked by these retail locations in deli-style or other retail packaging. Retail packaging and coding will vary based on location of purchase. A list of locations that received and potentially sold the recalled products can be found below.

The “Salted Smoked Split Herring” was sampled by a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspector and subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirmed the herring was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Consumers that have purchased “Salted Smoked Split Herring”, from the following stores below, are advised not to eat it and should return it to the place of purchase for a full a refund. Consumers with questions may contact P. East Trading Corp. at (718) 991-6070 or Email at peastl@gmail.com or contact Jay Hong, Office Manager.