CLASS III ONGOING Food recall · Reported 17 Dec 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring recalled by Kosher First
Kosher First is recalling Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring, distributed in New York. The recall was initiated on 10 Nov 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0238-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98005
- Recalling firm
- Kosher First, Brooklyn, NY
- Brand
- Shloimy's Heimishe
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 10 Nov 2025
- FDA classified
- 5 Dec 2025
- Reported
- 17 Dec 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 10 Nov 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Dec 2025 | Classified by FDA | +25 days |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Undeclared FD&C Red #40
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring packaged in 7oz plastic container
Where it was distributed
New York
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared FD&C Red #40
Which lots are affected?
Batch Code: 0103
Where was it sold?
New York
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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.
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