Early Dawn Whole Tilapia Recalled for Sulfadiazine Antibiotic Residue
AJC International, Inc. is recalling Early Dawn Whole Tilapia found to contain the antibiotic Sulfadiazine. The product was distributed in Pennsylvania.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class II, which corresponds to the 'Severe' severity level in the rubric for FDA recalls.
Plain-English summary
AJC International, Inc. is recalling 169 cases of Early Dawn Whole Tilapia IQF, Gutted & Scaled, Farm Raised, 40 lbs. The specific lot number is 1985507, with a production date of 08/12/2017 and a best used by date of 02/12/2019. The product is identified as a product of China.
The recall was initiated because samples of the tilapia tested positive for the antibiotic Sulfadiazine. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.
The affected product was distributed in Pennsylvania (PA). Consumers who have this specific product in their possession should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Early Dawn; Whole Tilapia IQF, Gutted & Scaled, Farm Raised, 40 lbs.; Size 550-750g OR 750g+, Lot No.: 1985507; Production Date: 08/12/2017; Best Used By Date: 02/12/2019; Product of China.
- Manufacturer
- AJC International, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Seafood
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 169
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 (3)
- Lot No.: 1985507
- Production Date: 08/12/2017
- Best Used By Date: 02/12/2019
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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