CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Dec 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report

Belevini Korushka, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net recalled by Mamtakim

Mamtakim is recalling Belevini Korushka, 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

Lot, batch or date codesPRODUCT NUMBER: LL0320, BAR CODE: 0754684898995

Quantity recalled45 Cases

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-0311-2026
FDA event ID: 97979
Recalling firm: Mamtakim, Elizabeth, NJ
Brand: Belevini Korushka
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 KORUSHKA, 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.

Florida New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Texas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish)

Which lots are affected?

PRODUCT NUMBER: LL0320, BAR CODE: 0754684898995

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

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Belevini Bichki, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net recalled by Mamtakim.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
24 Dec 2025	CLASS I	Belevini Bichki, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net recalled by MamtakimBelevini Bichki	Mamtakim	Botulism	5 states

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