Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK,20 PACKAGES PER CASE, FROZEN, REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING

Mamtakim, INC. recalled Belevini BICHKI, Dried Salted Whole Smelts, Net. Weight, 5.29 oz (150 g) VACUUM PACK,20 PACKAGES PER CASE 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 Oct 27, 2025.

The recall cites a botulism or toxin risk: "Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish)" This is among the most serious food-safety hazards because the toxin can be life-threatening even in small amounts.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "The adulterated product was distributed to the following states: NY, TX, PA, NJ, FL." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Elizabeth, NJ. The recall covers 4 Cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Dec 24, 2025), 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.