Terra Medi LLC Recalls Karagounis Bros – Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring Due to Improper Evisceration
Terra Medi LLC has initiated a recall for all imported Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring due to improper evisceration. The product was vacuum-packaged and found to be in violation of New York State Agriculture and Markets regulations regarding uneviscerated fish.
This recall affects Terra Medi LLC, distributors of Karagounis Bros products, NY-based food retailers, and food safety compliance officers overseeing imported seafood.
The failure to properly eviscerate fish prior to vacuum packaging poses a critical safety risk related to Clostridium botulinum. This enforcement action highlights the rigorous intersection of state regulations and federal food safety oversight for imported goods. Regulatory teams should note that adherence to processing standards in the country of origin may not satisfy domestic safety requirements for vacuum-sealed anaerobic environments.
Immediately quarantine any remaining inventory of vacuum-packaged whole herring processed by this manufacturer. Verify that all imported seafood products meet domestic evisceration standards prior to distribution, particularly for vacuum-packaged goods where anaerobic conditions exist. Review supplier quality agreements to ensure international partners adhere to specific regional food safety regulations.
Terra Medi LLC of Long Island City, NY is recalling all of the imported Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole herring vacuum packaged because of improper evisceration of the fish. The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulation because Clostridium Botul
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