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ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IActive recallH-0237-2026/FDA enforcement
African Food on Wheels INC.·Food·Nov 5, 2025

Oven Dried Fish (Scomberomorus Cavalla)

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish)

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAfrican Food on Wheels INC.
Recalling firmAfrican Food on Wheels INC.Bronx, NY, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • No codes
Distribution area
INNY

Distributed to walk-in customers of African Food on Wheels Inc. located at 1376 Randall Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474 only

United States

Quantity affected20 Boxes
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 17, 2025
FDA recall numberH-0237-2026

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

African Food on Wheels INC. initiated this food recall on November 5, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish). The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed to walk-in customers of African Food on Wheels Inc. located at 1376 Randall Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474 only.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish)

Oven Dried Fish (Scomberomorus Cavalla) was made or distributed by African Food on Wheels INC. in Bronx, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0237-2026, dated December 17, 2025.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Botulism

Symptoms to watch for

Possible blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness and breathing difficulty. Seek urgent medical care for these symptoms.

When symptoms may appear

Neurological symptoms typically begin 12 to 36 hours after exposure, but can appear sooner or later.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal.
  2. 2Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results.
  3. 3Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

Botulism is a medical emergency. Contact emergency services for breathing or neurological symptoms.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Oven Dried Fish (Scomberomorus Cavalla) recall?

African Food on Wheels INC. recalled Oven Dried Fish (Scomberomorus Cavalla) in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as H-0237-2026. Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish)

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal. Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results. Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

Is the African Food on Wheels INC. recall still active?

Yes. As of the latest FDA enforcement report, this recall is listed as ongoing. Check the official source record for the most current status before making a decision.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record H-0237-2026. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.