The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the nationwide recall of "Herring Salted," a product of Russia, due to improper processing.

The FDA said TGF Production LLC of New York initiated the recall because the product was found to be improperly eviscerated.

The recalled herring was distributed nationwide in 2.86-pound round plastic containers with the code numbers "24.08.09" and "13.07.09."

Uneviscerated fish is likely to be bacterially contaminated because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish, officials said, and uneviscerated fish have been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning -- a serious and potentially fatal illness.

Consumers who have purchased the salted herring are advised not to eat it and should return it to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact the company at 646-546-584.