Terra Medi LLC Recalls Karagounis Bros – Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring Due to Improper Evisceration

Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 14, 2026 — Terra Medi LLC of Long Island City, N.Y., has recalled Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring vacuum‑packaged fish because improper evisceration may concentrate Clostridium botulinum spores in the viscera, posing a risk of botulism. Consumers are urged to stop using the product immediately and not eat it; anyone experiencing dizziness, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking or swallowing, breathing problems, muscle weakness, or abdominal symptoms should seek immediate medical attention.

The recall covers the single whole smoked herring sold refrigerated in clear vacuum packaging with production date 4/12/2025, best before 4/12/2026, lot code(s) L120425F54. The product has been sold online and at select U.S. retailers and was distributed to retail stores and wholesale distributors in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Illinois and New York; the product has been sold since April 12, 2025.

Consumers should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund; those seeking a replacement or refund can contact the company for instructions. For questions, customers may call Terra Medi LLC at 718‑932‑9293 or email [email protected]; if unsure about disposal or eligibility for reimbursement, consumers should consult the retailer or the company first. No illnesses have been reported to date.