African Food on Wheels Inc. of Bronx, NY is recalling 28 boxes of Product, because it is a dried, un-eviscerated (internal organs not removed) fish greater than 5 inches and length and has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.
Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
Oven Dried Fish (SCOMBEROMORUS CAVALLA) was distributed to walk-in customers of African Food on Wheels Inc. located at 1376 Randall Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474 only.
Products are packed in a corrugated brown box.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after FDA inspection and analysis revealed the product was not properly eviscerated.