Belevini BICHKI recalled over botulism risk

Recall date

October 27, 2025

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

MAMTAKIM, Inc. recalls Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK,20 PACKAGES PER CASE, FROZEN, REFR…

Recall number

H-0312-2026

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

MAMTAKIM, Inc.

Sold / distributed

The adulterated product was distributed to the following states: NY, TX, PA, NJ, FL.

Why it was recalled

Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish)

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK,20 PACKAGES PER CASE, FROZEN, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING