Table of contents
- Latest African Food on Wheels Recall Updates
- November 6, 2025: FDA Posts the Company Announcement
- November 5, 2025: Company Announces the Recall
- Which African Food on Wheels Are Affected?
- Why Was African Food on Wheels Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Agency Posts Food Recalls?
- What Are the Symptoms of Botulism?
- What Does the FDA Say About Botulism in Fish?
- Is It Safe to Eat the Recalled Fish If It Looks Normal?
African Food on Wheels Inc. of Bronx, NY recalled 28 boxes of oven dried fish. The fish may carry Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause life-threatening illness or death.
The company announced the voluntary recall on November 5, 2025. The FDA posted it on November 6, 2025, and the recall has not been expanded.
The fish went only to walk-in customers in the Bronx. No illnesses have been reported to date. Do not eat the fish, even if it looks and smells fine. Return it for a full refund.
Latest African Food on Wheels Recall Updates
November 6, 2025: FDA Posts the Company Announcement
The FDA posted the company announcement of the African Food on Wheels Inc. recall of oven dried fish [1]. The notice warns consumers not to use the product.
The FDA does not back the product or the firm. No later update or expansion of the recall has been posted.
November 5, 2025: Company Announces the Recall
African Food on Wheels Inc. announced the recall of 28 boxes of the fish. It says the fish was packed in a corrugated brown box and sold only to walk-in customers.
Which African Food on Wheels Are Affected?
The recall covers one product. The company announcement describes it this way:
- Product: Oven Dried Fish (Scomberomorus cavalla)
- Form: dried fish with the internal organs not removed, longer than 5 inches
- Packaging: corrugated brown box
- Quantity: 28 boxes
- Where sold: walk-in customers of African Food on Wheels Inc., 1376 Randall Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474 only
Check the box and the fish itself against this description, since the announcement lists no lot number, UPC or date code. Sale dates and prices are not stated.
Why Was African Food on Wheels Recalled?
The oven dried fish was recalled because FDA inspection and analysis showed it was not properly eviscerated. Its internal organs were not removed. The notice says such a fish has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
The notice reports no contamination test result. The concern comes from how the fish was prepared. It is a possible risk, and no contamination is confirmed.
According to the CDC, botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves [2]. FDA’s seafood hazards guidance covers Clostridium botulinum toxin formation in fish [3].
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
The company announced on November 5, 2025 that no illnesses had been reported. A recall alone does not show that any illness came from this fish.
The notice calls botulism a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. It lists these symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Trouble breathing, weak muscles, a swollen belly and constipation are also listed.
What Should Consumers Do?
Follow these steps if you have the recalled oven dried fish:
- Stop using the fish and do not eat it.
- Return the fish to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you have symptoms such as weakness, dizziness, double vision or trouble speaking or swallowing.
- Call the company at (646) 632-2911, Monday to Friday, 11am to 5pm EST, or email africanfoodonwheelsinc@gmail.com.
- Contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332) with questions about the recall.
Legal Options
Someone who became ill after eating the recalled fish may ask a lawyer to review the facts. Keep the box, any packaging, your receipt and your medical records.
Neither a lawsuit nor a class action nor an MDL has been filed over this recall. A recall does not by itself establish liability or eligibility for any claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Agency Posts Food Recalls?
The agency that posts food recalls here is the FDA. When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal or safety alert, the FDA posts it as a public service. The FDA does not endorse the product or company.
What Are the Symptoms of Botulism?
The symptoms of botulism can be severe, so the CDC calls all kinds of botulism medical emergencies. It says to see a doctor or go to the emergency room immediately and not to wait.
What Does the FDA Say About Botulism in Fish?
The FDA says botulism in fish is covered by Chapter 13 of its fish hazards guidance, which addresses Clostridium botulinum toxin formation. The guidance is a general seafood reference and does not describe this Bronx recall.
Is It Safe to Eat the Recalled Fish If It Looks Normal?
Eating the recalled fish is not safe just because it looks normal. The CDC says all kinds of botulism can be fatal. Return the fish for a refund instead of tasting it to check.