Heartland Catfish Company Recalls Siluriformes Fish Products Due to Possible Adulteration

Recall date

March 9, 2018

Source

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA FSIS)

Recall number

020-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Heartland Catfish Company, LLC

Sold / distributed

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, Vermont

Why it was recalled

Product Contamination

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

WASHINGTON, March 9, 2018 Heartland Catfish Company, an Itta Bena, Miss. establishment, is recalling approximately 69,016 pounds of Siluriformes fish (catfish) products that may be adulterated with a residue of public health concern, specifically leucomalachite green, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The various fresh and frozen, raw, intact Siluriformes (catfish) products were produced on February 16, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 30-lb. packages of fresh Catfish Whole Bloody 32 oz. & Up with Daycode 021618 and Product Code 05411. 30-lb. packages of fresh Catfish Whole Bloody 40 oz. & Up with Daycode 021618 and Product Code 05161. 15-lb. packages of frozen 5 - 7 oz. Catfish Fillet Split with Daycode 021628-1 and Product Code 3872686. 15-lb. packages of frozen Catfish, Fillet 2-3 oz with Daycode 021618-1 and Product Code 11010. 15-lb. packages of frozen Catfish, Fillet 2-3 oz with Daycode 021618-4 and Product Code 11010. 15-lb. packages of frozen Catfish, Fillet 3-5 oz with Daycode 021618-4 and Product Code 11020. 15-lb. packages of frozen Catfish, Fillet 4-5 oz with Daycode 021618-4 and Product Code 11490. 15-lb. packages of frozen Catfish, Fillet 4.75-5.75 oz with Daycode 021618-1 and Product Code 11180. 15-lb. packages of frozen Catfish, Fillet 4.75-5.75 oz with Daycode 021618-4 and Product Code 11180. 15-lb. packages of frozen Catfish, Fillet 5-7 oz with Daycode 021618-1 and Product Code 11030. 15-lb. packages of frozen Catfish, Fillet 5-7 oz with Daycode 021618-4 and Product Code 11030. 15-lb. packages of frozen Catfish, Fillet 7-9 oz with Daycode 021618-1 and Product Code 11040. 15-lb. packages of frozen Catfish, Fillet 9-12 oz with Daycode 021618-1 and Product Code 11050. 15-lb. packages of frozen Catfish, Fillet 12 & UP with Daycode 021618-1 and Product Code 11060. 15-lb. packages of frozen Catfish, Fillet 4-5 oz Split with Daycode 021618-1 and Prod…