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Haifa Smoked Fish Recall 2026: Cold Smoked Sprats, Possible Botulism Risk

Haifa Smoked Fish is recalling all lots of its cold smoked sprats because they may be contaminated with the bacteria that cause botulism. Don't eat them, even if they look and smell fine.

By DeJuan Tartt & Ahnjonee Tartt · Published · Fact-checked against FDA and CDC records

Rows of golden smoked fish in an open cardboard box on an iced deli counter
Smoked fish at a deli counter. Not the recalled product.

Check your fridge for this one

These sprats came packed loose in bulk boxes, so they may not have a brand label or barcode at home. They were sold through retail stores in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. If you have cold smoked sprats from Haifa Smoked Fish, don't eat them. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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About 560
pounds recalled
All
lots included
3
states: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
0
illnesses reported
Oct 27
recall announced

The short version

  • D&M Smoked Fish Inc., doing business as Haifa Smoked Fish Inc., of Queens, New York, is recalling cold smoked sprats because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
  • About 560 pounds are included, from all lots.
  • They were sold through retail stores in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
  • No illnesses have been reported.
  • Botulism is rare but serious. The CDC calls every kind of botulism a medical emergency.

What happened in the Haifa Smoked Fish recall

The FDA inspected D&M Smoked Fish Inc. The inspection found the company was making cold smoked sprats without the food safety controls needed to stop Clostridium botulinum from growing and making its toxin.

The company announced the recall on October 27, 2026, and the FDA posted it the same day.

The notice does not report any test results showing the bacteria in the fish.

Where it was sold

Source: FDA, company announcement, October 27, 2026.

The sprats were sold through retail stores in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The notice does not name the stores.

Timeline

  1. October 27, 2026
    Haifa Smoked Fish announces the recall, and the FDA posts it. (FDA)

What the recall class means

The notice lists no recall class yet. We will update this page when the FDA classifies it.

Recalled product

Haifa Smoked Fish (announced October 27, 2026)

Haifa Smoked Fish (announced October 27, 2026)
ProductHow it was packedCodes
Cold Smoked SpratsPacked loose in bulk cardboard boxes labeled "Cold Smoked Sprats," shipped refrigeratedAll lots. No brand, UPC or lot codes listed.

What to do if you have this product

  • Don't eat it, even if it looks and smells fine.
  • Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
  • If you have symptoms of botulism, get medical help right away.
  • Questions: Haifa Smoked Fish, 718-523-8899, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern.

Botulism symptoms to watch for

The CDC says botulism is "a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body's nerves." All kinds of botulism can be fatal, and the CDC calls them medical emergencies.

The recall notice lists these symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double vision, and trouble speaking or swallowing. Difficulty breathing, weakness in other muscles, a swollen belly and constipation may also happen.

The CDC's list of common symptoms also includes drooping eyelids, blurry vision, slurred speech and trouble moving the eyes. If you have symptoms, the CDC says to see a doctor or go to the emergency room right away.

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Sources

  1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "HAIFA SMOKED FISH Recalls Cold Smoked Sprats Due to Potential Health Risk," company announcement, October 27, 2026. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/haifa-smoked-fish-recalls-cold-smoked-sprats-due-potential-health-risk
  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "About Botulism." February 26, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/about/index.html
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Symptoms of Botulism." April 1, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/signs-symptoms/index.html

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Recall information comes from the FDA and CDC pages listed under Sources. This page is for information only and is not medical advice.