Source: US Department of Health and Human Services – 3
Summary
Company Announcement Date:
June 10, 2025
FDA Publish Date:
June 10, 2025
Product Type:
Food & BeveragesFoodborne Illness
Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Potential Foodborne Illness – Clostridium Botulinum
Company Name:
P. East Trading Corp Distributors
Brand Name:
Brand Name(s)
No Brand
Product Description:
Product Description
Uneviscerated Salted Smoked Split Herring
Company Announcement
P. East Trading Corp. of Bronx, NY is recalling Salted Smoked Split Herring because the product was found to be over 5″ in length and uneviscerated, as such having potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
The sale of uneviscerated fish over 5″ in length may contain Clostridium botulinum spores as they are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
The recalled “Salted Smoked Split Herring” was distributed to retail locations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut in 18 lbs. wooden boxes with container code Lot 1 PRC5073. The “Salted Smoked Split Herring” is a product of Canada manufactured by Sea Star Seafood Ltd.
The product was likely to be repacked by these retail locations in deli-style or other retail packaging. Retail packaging and coding will vary based on location of purchase. A list of locations that received and potentially sold the recalled products can be found below.
The “Salted Smoked Split Herring” was sampled by a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspector and subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirmed the herring was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Consumers that have purchased “Salted Smoked Split Herring”, from the following stores below, are advised not to eat it and should return it to the place of purchase for a full a refund. Consumers with questions may contact P. East Trading Corp. at (718) 991-6070 or Email at peastl@gmail.com or contact Jay Hong, Office Manager.
**Retail Locations:
PIONNER SUPERMARKET, Newark NJJOE’S MARKET #3, Irvington NJKEYFOOD SUPERMARKET, Laurelton NYHAPPY FRUIT MARKET, Teaneck NJEXTRA SUPER MARKET, East Orange NJSUPER FRESH, Irvington NJFOOD BAZAAR SUPERMARKET, North Bergen NJFOOD WORLD SUPER FRESH, Middlesex NJFOOD BAZAAR SUPERMARKET, Fairview NJTROPICAL SUN SUPERMARKET, East Orange, NJIDEAL FOOD BASKET, Brooklyn NYWILLIAM’S FARM #2, Yonkers NYS & H FRUITS and VEGETABLES, Bronx NYFOOD BAZAAR SUPERMARKET(Myrtle), Brooklyn NYC TOWN SUPERMARKET, Brooklyn NYKEY FOOD SUPERMARKET, Brooklyn NYAMERICAS FOOD BASKET, Brooklyn NYFOOD BAZAAR SUPERMARKET, Westbury NYMK NY FISH & VEGETABLES, Bronx NYTROPICAL DAIRY FARM CORP., Bronx NYFOOD BAZAAR SUPERMARKET(161 ST), Bronx NYVALUE FRESH MARKET INC, Hollis NYIDEAL FOOD BASKET, Brooklyn NYKEY FOOD FRESH, Brooklyn NYLULUCOCO, INC, Spring Valley NYCHOP SHOP FRESH MEAT MARKET, Brooklyn NYMARKET FRESH, Newburgh NYC TOWN SUPERMARKET, Hempstead NYFAMILY BEST FARM, Brooklyn NYROSEDALE FRUIT, Jamaica NYS WON PROVISION INC, Bronx NYFOOD BAZAAR SUPERMARKEL Hempstead NYSUPER FRESH, Baldwin NYFRUIT TREE FARM, Copiague NYBROTHER’S PRODUCE CO., Bronx NYGOLDEN CITRUS MARKET INC, Brooklyn NYSHOP FAIR SUPERMARKET, Bronx NYY & R FARM INC., Brooklyn NYJOHNS FARM MARKET, Queens NYFOOD BAZAAR SUPERMARKET, New York NYKEY FOOD SUPERMARKET, Far Rockaway NYNEW UTICA FOOD MARKET CORP., Brooklyn NYIDEAL FOOD BASKET, Brooklyn NYJOY BEST FRUIT BROOKLYN NYIDEAL FOOD BASKET SUPERMARKET, BROOKLYN NYZ & H MINI MARKET, BROOKLYN NYYELLOW MARKET, BROOKLYN NYSK FARM EP CORP, BROOKLYN NYK – SUPER MARKET, JAMAICA NYFOOD BAZAAR SUPERMARKET(Mt Vernon), BRONX NYBEST H&H, INC, BRONX NYDK FAMILY PRODUCE, BROOKLYN NYCO CO MARKET INC, BROOKLYN NYMARKET FRESH, MIDDLETOWN NYFOOD BAZAAR SUPERMARKET, BRIDGEPORT CTFOOD BAZAAR SUPERMARKET(JUNIUS), BROOKLYN NYBOGOPA FARMBRIA, QUEENS NYBEST FARM MARKET, BROOKLYN NYGREEN POINT, JAMAICA NYJ & D FARM MARKET CORP., JAMAICA NYFOOD BAZAAR SUPERMARKET(MANHATTAN AVE), BROOKLYN NYMANGO KING FARMERS MARKET, BROOKLYN NYSUPER FRESH SUPERMARKET, BROOKLYN NYGREEN FRUIT – SUTPHIN, JAMAICA NYMERRICK COUNTRY FOODS, QUEENS NYKINGSBRIDGE FARM, BRONX NYASIA SUPERMARKET INC / JD PRODUCE, SYRACUSE NYFOOD BAZAAR SUPERMARKET(57), CORONA NYLIBERTY PRODUCE CORP., RICHMOND HILL NYGOLDEN MANGO FARM, OZONE PARK NYKEY FOOD SUPERMARKET, BROOKLYN NYFOOD BAZAAR SUPERMARKET(163), BRONX NYFOOD BAZAAR SUPERMARKET, TRENTON NJWEST INDIAN FARM MARKET, QUEENS NY
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
P. East Trading Corp, or contact Jay Hong, Office Manager
(718) 991-6070
peastl@gmail.com