CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Dec 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Belevini Bichki, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net recalled by Mamtakim
Mamtakim is recalling Belevini Bichki, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net, distributed in Florida, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas. The recall was initiated on 27 Oct 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- H-0312-2026
- FDA event ID
- 97979
- Recalling firm
- Mamtakim, Elizabeth, NJ
- Brand
- Belevini Bichki
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Oct 2025
- FDA classified
- 16 Dec 2025
- Reported
- 24 Dec 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Botulism
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 27 Oct 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Classified by FDA | +50 days |
| 24 Dec 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish)
Product as listed by the FDA
Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK,20 PACKAGES PER CASE, FROZEN, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING
Where it was distributed
The adulterated product was distributed to the following states: NY, TX, PA, NJ, FL.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish)
Which lots are affected?
PRODUCT NUMBER: LL0321, BAR CODE: 0754684899008
Where was it sold?
The adulterated product was distributed to the following states: NY, TX, PA, NJ, FL.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 97979| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Belevini Korushka, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net recalled by MamtakimBelevini Korushka | Mamtakim | Botulism | 5 states |
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