Seafood Recall: Bacteria May Cause Food Poisoning

Mackerel from a New York City food company is being recalled because the fish may carry clostridium botulinum, a form of bacteria which can cause fatal food poisoning in consumers.

Bao Ding Seafood is recalling its boiled horse mackerel, which was packaged in vacuum-sealed 450-gram plastic bags and sold throughout the state of New York, the Food and Drug Administration said. A recent state health inspection found traces of the bacterium in samples of the fish, which was not properly eviscerated before processing, the FDA said.

There have been no reports of food poisoning in consumers of the recalled mackerel, but consumers are advised not to eat the fish even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

Food Poisoning Sickens Millions Each Year

Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning that commonly causes symptoms including general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and difficulty speaking or swallowing. Other common symptoms of botulism poisoning include difficulty breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation.

Exposure to clostridium botulinum and other forms of foodborne bacteria are to blame for thousands of cases of food poisoning in the United States each year. Salmonella and E. Coli are other bacteria often behind food recalls due to concerns about possible food poisoning.

Consumers who have the recalled Bao Ding Seafood boiled horse mackerel are advised not to eat it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

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