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Haifa’s cold-smoked sprats recall now covers every lot
As of 2026-10-28 · Publication details
The change is the recall[1]
Haifa cold-smoked sprats: every lot recalled October 27.
Check the counter and freezer[2]
NJ, NY and PA confirmed; further distribution and unlabeled sales possible.
Follow the product instructions[3]
Do not eat or serve. Follow discard and cleaning instructions.
Treat symptoms as urgent[4]
Concerning botulism symptoms require immediate medical attention.
FDA October 27 update for all lots of D&M Smoked Fish Inc. doing business as Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc. cold-smoked sprats. NJ, NY and PA distribution confirmed; further distribution possible. Other suppliers and products are outside this recall. Cards are record checks, not a universal sequence, duration or common quantitative scale.
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| Record | Meaning |
|---|---|
| The change is the recall | Haifa cold-smoked sprats: every lot recalled October 27. [1] |
| Check the counter and freezer | NJ, NY and PA confirmed; further distribution and unlabeled sales possible. [2] |
| Follow the product instructions | Do not eat or serve. Follow discard and cleaning instructions. [3] |
| Treat symptoms as urgent | Concerning botulism symptoms require immediate medical attention. [4] |
FDA says all lots of Haifa Smoked Fish’s cold-smoked sprats are recalled. Do not eat or serve them. Some were sold without labels; confirmed distribution in three states may not describe their full reach. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Still open: This supplier’s cold-smoked sprats only; no illness count established. All open questions ↓
Check FDA’s product description, recall update, images and safety instructions →Read the full story
The reporting question: Which fish should buyers and food businesses stop using?
The change is the recall
FDA’s October 27 update records the all-lot recall. Its October 23 paragraph saying the company declined is historical context, not the current status. The alert concerns potential botulism contamination, not proof every package contains toxin. [1]
Check the counter and freezer
FDA says fish may have been sold unlabeled at seafood counters and may be frozen up to a year. NJ, NY and PA are confirmed distribution states; onward distribution remains possible. Ask the seller if you cannot identify the supplier. [2]
Follow the product instructions
FDA advises against eating, selling or serving the recalled fish. Discard fish when its source cannot be established and follow the notice’s cleaning and sanitizing instructions for surfaces and containers it touched. [3]
Treat symptoms as urgent
FDA calls botulism a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical attention for concerning symptoms, including blurred or double vision, trouble speaking or swallowing, or respiratory distress. The linked notice lists further symptoms and exact product details. [4]
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How we know4 scoped claims · 1 source recordView evidence
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1.The change is the recallSupported
FDA’s October 27 update records the all-lot recall. Its October 23 paragraph saying the company declined is historical context, not the current status. The alert concerns potential botulism contamination, not proof every package contains toxin.
- Scope
- FDA October 27 update for all lots of D&M Smoked Fish Inc. doing business as Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc. cold-smoked sprats. NJ, NY and PA distribution confirmed; further distribution possible. Other suppliers and products are outside this recall.
- Evidence passage
- Current Update: October 27 and October 23, 2026; Product section.
- As of
- 2026-10-28
- Limit
- This supplier’s cold-smoked sprats only; no illness count established.
Retrieved 2026-10-28T11:28:08.468Z · U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Supports only the cited visible passages. Retrieval does not establish accuracy, independence, completeness or downstream effects.
2.Check the counter and freezerSupported
FDA says fish may have been sold unlabeled at seafood counters and may be frozen up to a year. NJ, NY and PA are confirmed distribution states; onward distribution remains possible. Ask the seller if you cannot identify the supplier.
- Scope
- FDA October 27 update for all lots of D&M Smoked Fish Inc. doing business as Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc. cold-smoked sprats. NJ, NY and PA distribution confirmed; further distribution possible. Other suppliers and products are outside this recall.
- Evidence passage
- Product; Stores affected; Recommendation.
- As of
- 2026-10-28
- Limit
- Three states are not a hard distribution boundary.
Retrieved 2026-10-28T11:28:08.468Z · U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Supports only the cited visible passages. Retrieval does not establish accuracy, independence, completeness or downstream effects.
3.Follow the product instructionsSupported
FDA advises against eating, selling or serving the recalled fish. Discard fish when its source cannot be established and follow the notice’s cleaning and sanitizing instructions for surfaces and containers it touched.
- Scope
- FDA October 27 update for all lots of D&M Smoked Fish Inc. doing business as Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc. cold-smoked sprats. NJ, NY and PA distribution confirmed; further distribution possible. Other suppliers and products are outside this recall.
- Evidence passage
- Recommendation, discard and cleaning paragraphs.
- As of
- 2026-10-28
- Limit
- Use the exact supplier/product description, not a generic smoked-fish image.
Retrieved 2026-10-28T11:28:08.468Z · U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Supports only the cited visible passages. Retrieval does not establish accuracy, independence, completeness or downstream effects.
4.Treat symptoms as urgentSupported
FDA calls botulism a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical attention for concerning symptoms, including blurred or double vision, trouble speaking or swallowing, or respiratory distress. The linked notice lists further symptoms and exact product details.
- Scope
- FDA October 27 update for all lots of D&M Smoked Fish Inc. doing business as Haifa Smoked Fish, Inc. cold-smoked sprats. NJ, NY and PA distribution confirmed; further distribution possible. Other suppliers and products are outside this recall.
- Evidence passage
- Symptoms of botulism; Recommendation.
- As of
- 2026-10-28
- Limit
- Attributed official advice, not a personal diagnosis.
Retrieved 2026-10-28T11:28:08.468Z · U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Supports only the cited visible passages. Retrieval does not establish accuracy, independence, completeness or downstream effects.
What remains open.
- This supplier’s cold-smoked sprats only; no illness count established.
- Three states are not a hard distribution boundary.
- Use the exact supplier/product description, not a generic smoked-fish image.
- Attributed official advice, not a personal diagnosis.
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