Haifa cold-smoked sprats recalled — all lots

Official notice: HAIFA SMOKED FISH Recalls Cold Smoked Sprats Due to Potential Health Risk

Product described by the notice

Haifa / D&M cold-smoked sprats — all lots

Why this notice matters

Potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum

What to do

Do not eat these cold-smoked sprats. Return purchased Haifa cold-smoked sprats to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you cannot tell whether your cold-smoked sprats came from Haifa, FDA advises not eating them and throwing them away; contact your place of purchase or supplier to establish origin. Clean and sanitize surfaces or containers the fish touched. People with symptoms of botulism should seek immediate medical care.

How this issue developed

Each entry links to its official source. Earlier instructions and scope remain visible for comparison.

1. 2026-10-23

   Friday · FDA issues a public warning

   An inspection found missing controls to prevent botulism. FDA recommended a recall, but the company had declined at that time. The warning covered all lots.

   Read this official advisory ↗
2. 2026-10-27

   Tuesday · Company announces a recall

   Haifa / D&M recalls all lots of cold-smoked sprats, approximately 560 pounds, and offers a refund through the place of purchase. The announcement links to Friday’s FDA advisory.

   Read this official recall announcement ↗

Package check needs review

Possible matches only. The official notice and retailer/supplier tracing must determine whether your package is affected. A missing or different code does not establish that food is safe.

• The company response changed from an FDA advisory to a company recall. Both notices cover all lots; the sources do not establish an expansion in product scope.
• All lots are included. The approximately 560-pound quantity does not identify a specific package or narrow the all-lots recall.
• The October 27 company recall lists New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. FDA’s October 23 advisory also includes Connecticut and says distribution may extend further. The newer list does not establish that Connecticut is excluded.
• The fish was shipped refrigerated in loose bulk cardboard boxes. FDA says it may have been sold at seafood counters or restaurants without a label and may be frozen for up to one year. Check your freezer and ask the retailer about origin.
• The company reported no illnesses as of its October 27 announcement. This does not establish that a product is safe.
• Possible matches only. No UPC, example shipping code or pictured lot has been approved to confirm an individual package. Unknown origin needs retailer or supplier tracing.

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