Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring
Recalled by Terra Medi LLC
Food recall
Terra Medi LLC
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Terra Medi LLC has recalled Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on June 10, 2026 and was initiated on May 13, 2026. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring, with approximately 20 cases (15 units per case) affected. The company behind the recall is Terra Medi LLC, based in Long Island City, NY. The FDA describes the product as: “Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring”
Why was Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Un-eviscerated fish may be contaminated with clostridium botulinum.” In plain terms, this recall relates to Clostridium botulinum.
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that can produce a toxin causing botulism, a rare but serious illness most often associated with improperly processed canned or packaged foods. Because of the potential severity, regulators act quickly on any related contamination.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (production date of 4/12/2025, best before 4/12/2026, L120425F54) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Terra Medi LLC or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in NY. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters most to anyone who consumed the product. Botulism is rare but serious, so health authorities treat any potential exposure urgently.
Distribution listed in the notice: MA, NJ, IL, and NY.
What Clostridium botulinum actually means
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that can produce a toxin causing botulism, a rare but serious illness most often associated with improperly processed canned or packaged foods. Because of the potential severity, regulators act quickly on any related contamination.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring from Terra Medi LLC — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On packaged food, lot codes and best-by dates are usually printed in small date-coding ink on the side seam, the bottom of the package, or near the top seal — not on the front label. The UPC barcode is on the back or bottom.
Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: production date of 4/12/2025, best before 4/12/2026, L120425F54
What to do if you already bought it
Do not eat the product, even if it looks and smells normal — contamination is usually invisible.
Return it to the store for a refund, or throw it away in a sealed bag so pets and wildlife can't reach it.
If it touched other food or surfaces, wash those surfaces and your hands with hot soapy water. When in doubt, contact Terra Medi LLC or your local health department.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- June 10, 2026
- Recall started
- May 13, 2026
- Distributed in
- NY
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring recalled?+
According to the FDA: Un-eviscerated fish may be contaminated with clostridium botulinum
How serious is this recall?+
Class I — most serious. There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
What should I do if I have Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: H-0899-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on August 20, 2026.