Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight
Recalled by MAMTAKIM, Inc.
Food recall
MAMTAKIM, Inc.
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
MAMTAKIM, Inc. has recalled Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on December 24, 2025 and was initiated on October 27, 2025. 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 Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, with approximately 4 Cases affected. The company behind the recall is MAMTAKIM, Inc., based in Elizabeth, NJ. The FDA describes the product as: “Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK,20 PACKAGES PER CASE, FROZEN, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING”
Why was Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish).” 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 Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (PRODUCT NUMBER: LL0321, BAR CODE: 0754684899008) before using it.
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 MAMTAKIM, Inc. or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in NJ. 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.
Full recall details
- Status
- Terminated
- Date reported
- December 24, 2025
- Recall started
- October 27, 2025
- Distributed in
- NJ
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 Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight recalled?+
According to the FDA: Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish)
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 Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight?+
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-0312-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 5, 2026.