The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0087-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

Swordfish Products Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Mariscos Bahia Inc is recalling swordfish products distributed to restaurants and food service businesses in Arizona and California due to possible salmonella contamination.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, which requires a minimum severity score of 4. Although no illnesses have been reported and the contamination is described as 'possible' rather than confirmed, salmonella is a high-risk pathogen and the Class I designation reflects the serious potential health risk.

Plain-English summary

Mariscos Bahia Inc is recalling swordfish loins, fillets, and wheels packed in 10-50 pound cardboard or Styrofoam boxes. The recalled products have product codes SWF and SWF01. A total of 2,685.77 pounds of product is affected.

The recall was issued due to possible contamination with salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious illness in humans.

The recalled swordfish was distributed to 179 customers in Arizona and California, primarily restaurants and food service establishments. The products were distributed through three distributors in California and two in Arizona.

Persons who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Mariscos Bahia Inc or their distributor for further guidance on how to return or dispose of the product.

The recalled product

Product
Swordfish (loins, fillets, and Wheels) packed in 10-50 lb. corrugated cardboard or Styrofoam boxes
Manufacturer
Mariscos Bahia Inc
Hazard
  • salmonella

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Product Code: SWF
  • SWF01

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.