Class III U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Kosher First LLC Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring packaged in 7oz plastic container recall: Undeclared FD&C Red #40

Recall published 10 months ago

Undeclared FD&C Red #40

The hazard: Undeclared allergen or ingredient

An ingredient subject to mandatory disclosure was left off the packaging, which is what the agency classes as misbranding.

What the notice says: Undeclared FD&C Red #40

Why it matters: An ingredient that U.S. law requires to be declared is present but missing from the label. People who avoid that ingredient cannot make a safe choice from the packaging.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0238-2026
Published
December 17, 2025
Risk level
Class III
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Kosher First LLC
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
283 units
Distribution
New York
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Batch Code: 0103

Products covered by this recall

Shloimy's Heimishe Matjes Herring packaged in 7oz plastic container

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 0103 — 283 units

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 7 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Allergen

Kosher First LLC — An ingredient subject to mandatory disclosure was left off the packaging, which is what the agency classes as misbranding.

  1. Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.
  2. If someone does avoid it, stop serving it and check anything already cooked with it.
  3. Warn anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including schools and childminders.
  4. Report any reaction to the FDA so it is recorded against this recall.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: Kosher First LLC — 502 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11205-1616

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Kosher First LLC other food products recalled?

Undeclared FD&C Red #40 Undeclared FD&C Red #40

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 0103 — 283 units. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists New York.

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