Days after federal regulators warned consumers not to eat its cold smoked sprats, Haifa Smoked Fish is now recalling approximately 560 pounds of the product due to potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

D&M Smoked Fish Inc., doing business as Haifa Smoked Fish Inc. of Queens, New York, announced the recall Tuesday, covering all lots of its cold smoked sprats. The product was distributed in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania through retail stores. It was packed loose in bulk cardboard boxes labeled Cold Smoked Sprats and shipped refrigerated.

The recall follows an FDA warning reported last week by TLS, in which the agency said an inspection found the company was producing the sprats without the required food safety controls to prevent botulism growth and toxin formation. The company had initially declined to recall the product.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Haifa Smoked Fish is a kosher smoked fish producer which states its products are under the supervision of the Orthodox Union. Because the product may have been sold loose at fish counters without a label, consumers who recently purchased cold smoked sprats may have no packaging to identify its origin.

Consumers who purchased the sprats are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Those unsure whether their sprats are from Haifa Smoked Fish should throw them away or contact their place of purchase. Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double vision and trouble speaking or swallowing, and anyone experiencing symptoms should seek immediate medical attention.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-523-8899 between 9 AM and 5 PM.