The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0579-2016·Announced 2016-03-23

Restaurant Depot Recalls Swai Fillets Due to Nitrofuran Detection

Restaurant Depot is recalling Swai Fillets because routine third-party lab testing found nitrofuran (SCA). The product was distributed in Florida.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as a Class III recall, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The detection of nitrofuran during routine testing without reported illnesses aligns with a moderate severity rating for a precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Restaurant Depot/Jetro is recalling 1,134 cases of Swai Fillets (7-9 oz.) packaged in 15 lb. blue and white boxes. The recall was initiated after routine third-party laboratory testing detected nitrofuran (SCA) in the product.

The affected product was distributed exclusively in the state of Florida. The fillets have a production date of 08/19/2015 and a best used by date of 08/19/2017. The Purchase Order number is 429-13385.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Swai Fillets ( 7-9 oz.) packaged in a 15 lb. blue and white box with blue and white lettering.
Manufacturer
Restaurant Depot/Jetro
Category
Food — Frozen Seafood
Hazard

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)

  • Production date: 08/19/2015
  • Best used by date: 08/19/2017
  • PO No: 429-13385

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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