Reported Jun 25, 2016 · Closed

U.S. Cado Holdings, Inc. Recalls Imported Siluriformes Fish Products Distributed Without Meeting FSIS Requirements

U.S. Cado Holdings, Inc.

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Do not consume the affected product. Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase, and contact the establishment listed in the FSIS notice.

Firm contact: USDA FSIS media contact: Benjamin Bell · FSISpress@usda.gov

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  • EDITORS NOTEThis release is being reissued to include specific identifying details on the products subject to the expansion of the recall on June 25, 2016. The first recall 052-2016 on June 20, 2016, recalled 25,760 pounds of frozen swai fillet products. The recall expansion on June 25, 2015 recalled an additional 2,235 pounds of Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) swai fillet products, for a total of 27,995 pounds. WASHINGTON, June 25, 2016 U.S. Cado Holdings, Inc., a Santa Ana, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,235 pounds of imported, frozen Swai fillets products that were distributed into U.S. commerce without meeting federal importation requirements, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The skinless and boneless Deltas Best Basa Swai Fillet items were produced and packed on March 1, 9, and 16, 2016, in Vietnam by Golden Quality Seafood Corporation. The following
  • products are subject to recall[ View Label ] 15-lb. boxes containing bulk pieces of Skinless and Boneless Swai Fillets with the label DELTAS BEST BASA BRAND, the lot numbers 023015 and 023021, and best by dates of 03-01-2018, 03-09-2018, and 03-16-2018. The boxes are marked as 5-7 oz. or 7-9 oz. The products subject to recall bear no plant number on the box, but do bear the lot number 023015 and 023021, and best by dates of 03-01-2018, 03-09-2018, and 03-16-2018. These items were shipped to retail locations in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The problem was discovered when U.S. Cado Holdings, Inc. notified FSIS personnel of Swai products entering U.S. commerce without meeting FSIS regulatory requirements for imported Siluriformes. The products were imported from Vietnam and failed to comply with FSIS requirements concerning residue sampling and testing prior to entry into United States commerce. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider
  • Details of the first recall areJune 20, 2016 U.S. Cado Holdings, Inc., a Santa Anna, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 25,760 pounds of imported, frozen Swai fillets products that were distributed into U.S. commerce without meeting federal requirements, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The skinless and boneless Sea Queen brand Swai Fillet items were produced and packed on March 30, 2016, in Vietnam by Golden Quality Seafood Corporation. The following
  • products are subject to recall2-lb. (32-oz.) packages containing individually wrapped pieces of Skinless and Boneless Swai Fillets. The products subject to recall bear plant number FN1158, lot number SW1601-02-16090, and have a best by date of March 30, 2018. These items were shipped to Aldi distribution centers in Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. The problem was discovered when the customer and import establishment notified FSIS personnel of Swai products entering U.S. commerce without meeting FSIS regulatory requirements for imported Siluriformes. The products were imported from Vietnam and failed to comply with FSIS requirements concerning residue sampling and testing prior to entry into United States commerce. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers and Media with questions about the recall can contact Paul Nguyen, U.S. Cado Holdings Inc., Manager, at (714) 973-2272. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website. Under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and implementing regulations, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ensures that Siluriformes fish and fish products in foreign and domestic commerce are safe, wholesome, and not adulterated or misbranded. FSIS samples imported product for drug, pesticide, and other chemical residues. Label [ Larger Image in PDF ]
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Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

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Notice updated Jun 25, 2016 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:59 PM UTC

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