Active warningSee noticeU.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service · Updated
Heartland Catfish Company Recalls Siluriformes Fish Products Due to Possible Adulteration
What to do
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.
Check your pack against these
Heartland Catfish Company, LLC
Have it in front of you? Scan the barcode to compare it automatically.
What happened
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)] The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 45777, EST. 51214, or EST. 46209 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Texas and Vermont. The problem was discovered on March 8, 2018, after routine FSIS sampling results revealed violative levels of the chemical leucomalachite green in the products. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness 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. 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. Consumers
Product Contamination