P. East Trading Corp Distributors Issues Alert on Uneviscerated 'Salted Smoked Split Herring’ Due to Potential Clostridium Botulinum Contamination

Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 14, 2026 — P. East Trading Corp. of Bronx, N.Y., has recalled its Salted Smoked Split Herring because the product was found to be uneviscerated and over 5 inches in length, creating a risk of contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause life‑threatening botulism. Consumers are advised not to eat or use the product and to stop using it immediately even if it appears or smells normal; anyone with symptoms such as weakness, dizziness, double vision, difficulty speaking or breathing should seek immediate medical attention.

The recall covers Salted Smoked Split Herring packaged in 18‑pound wooden boxes bearing container lot code(s) Lot 1 PRC5073. The product, manufactured by Sea Star Seafood Ltd. in Canada, has been sold since Sept. 15, 2025, online and at select U.S. retailers, primarily in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and may have been repacked into deli‑style or other retail packaging with varying codes based on location of purchase.

Consumers who purchased the recalled Salted Smoked Split Herring should not consume it and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of it safely; consumers seeking a replacement or refund may contact P. East Trading Corp. at (718) 991‑6070 or by email at [email protected] for instructions and claim information. Where specific retail location lists or additional coding are needed, consumers should check with their retailer or the company for details. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.