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Quirch Foods Co. Issues Alert on Uneviscerated Salted Smoked Split Herring, Packed in 18lb Wooden Boxes, Due to Possible Clostridium Botulinum Health Risk

Contact:
Consumer
Howard Tenen
Quality Assurance Director
Quirch Foods, Co.
305-691-3535

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 4th 2011- Quirch Foods Co. of Miami, FL is recalling all lots of Leslie Leger and Sons Ltd. brand, Salted Smoked Split Herring, Plant Reg # 2406, Producer: Leslie Leger and Sons LTD, Cap Pele, NB, Canada. A routine sample collected at a retail store by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets found the product to be uneviscerated. Clostridium Botulinum spores is more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish.

Botulinum spores can cause Botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness.  Botulism can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double vision and trouble with speech and/or swallowing. Other common symptoms include difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation. Any person who has consumed the Herring and is experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above should seek immediate medical attention.

The product was distributed in 18lb wooden boxes (40-60 count) to supermarkets and distributors in Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and Nassau BF.  Packaged at retail per customer request.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers are cautioned not to consume this product, even if it does not look or smell spoiled. The product should immediately be returned to the store where it was purchased.  Consumers with any questions can contact: Howard Tenen- Director of Quality Assurance at Quirch Foods Co. 7600 NW 82 Pl, Miami, Fl, 33166 or by phone at 305-691-3535 during regular business hours, 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday (EST).

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