Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring packaged in 7oz plastic container
Recalled by Kosher First LLC
Food recall
Kosher First LLC
Class III — least serious
Using this product is not likely to cause health problems, but it breaks an FDA rule (for example, a labeling or packaging issue).
Kosher First LLC has recalled Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring packaged in 7oz plastic container, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on December 17, 2025 and was initiated on November 10, 2025. It is classified as a Class III recall, which means using this product is not likely to cause health problems, but it breaks an FDA rule (for example, a labeling or packaging issue).
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 Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring packaged in 7oz plastic container, with approximately 283 units affected. The company behind the recall is Kosher First LLC, based in Brooklyn, NY. The FDA describes the product as: “Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring packaged in 7oz plastic container”
Why was Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring packaged in 7oz plastic container recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Undeclared FD&C Red #40.” In plain terms, this recall relates to an undeclared ingredient or allergen.
An undeclared ingredient means a food contains something — often a major allergen such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts — that is not listed on the label. For most people this is not dangerous, but for someone with a food allergy or sensitivity it can trigger a serious reaction. Accurate labeling is required so that people can avoid ingredients they need to stay away from.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring packaged in 7oz plastic container, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Batch Code: 0103) 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 Kosher First 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 with a food allergy or sensitivity to the ingredient that wasn't listed on the label. For everyone else this product is generally safe to eat — the danger is specific to people avoiding that ingredient, who had no way to know it was there.
Distribution listed in the notice: New York.
What undeclared ingredient or allergen actually means
An undeclared ingredient means a food contains something — often a major allergen such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts — that is not listed on the label. For most people this is not dangerous, but for someone with a food allergy or sensitivity it can trigger a serious reaction. Accurate labeling is required so that people can avoid ingredients they need to stay away from.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring packaged in 7oz plastic container from Kosher First 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: Batch Code: 0103
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 Kosher First LLC or your local health department.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- December 17, 2025
- Recall started
- November 10, 2025
- 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 Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring packaged in 7oz plastic container recalled?+
According to the FDA: Undeclared FD&C Red #40
How serious is this recall?+
Class III — least serious. Using this product is not likely to cause health problems, but it breaks an FDA rule (for example, a labeling or packaging issue).
What should I do if I have Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring packaged in 7oz plastic container?+
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-0238-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on September 22, 2026.