MA Cohen's Kippered Herring vacuum packed, weight provided at retail
Recalled by Shining Sea Fish Co. LLC
Food recall
Shining Sea Fish Co. LLC
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Shining Sea Fish Co. LLC has recalled MA Cohen's Kippered Herring vacuum packed, weight provided at retail, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on May 27, 2026 and was initiated on April 28, 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 MA Cohen's Kippered Herring vacuum packed, weight provided at retail, with approximately 675 pounds affected. The company behind the recall is Shining Sea Fish Co. LLC, based in Detroit, MI. The FDA describes the product as: “MA Cohen's Kippered Herring vacuum packed, weight provided at retail, UPC 7232577992”
Why was MA Cohen's Kippered Herring vacuum packed, weight provided at retail recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Clostridium botulinum is an uncontrolled hazard.” 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 MA Cohen's Kippered Herring vacuum packed, weight provided at retail, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (LOT 25079 Expiration May 03 2026, LOT 25055 Expiration May 12 2026, LOT 25028 Expiration June 03 2026, LOT 26344 Expiration July 22 2026) 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 Shining Sea Fish Co. LLC or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in MI. 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
- May 27, 2026
- Recall started
- April 28, 2026
- Distributed in
- MI
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 MA Cohen's Kippered Herring vacuum packed, weight provided at retail recalled?+
According to the FDA: Clostridium botulinum is an uncontrolled hazard
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 MA Cohen's Kippered Herring vacuum packed, weight provided at retail?+
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-0810-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 5, 2026.