Little Mermaid Brand Pickled Herring.

Little Mermaid Smokehouse recalled Little Mermaid Brand Pickled Herring. in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Apr 4, 2013.

The recall cites a botulism or toxin risk: "During an inspection by FDA, it was found that the Little Mermaid Smoked Herring and Little Mermaid Pickled Herring were uneviscerated. The firm initiated the recall due to potential for Clostridium botulinum." This is among the most serious food-safety hazards because the toxin can be life-threatening even in small amounts.

Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "California." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in North Hollywood, CA. The recall covers approximately 44.5 lbs of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Apr 24, 2013), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.