The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0580-2016·Announced 2016-02-24

B&D Seafoods Recalls Frozen Swai Fillets Due to Nitrofurans

B&D Seafoods is recalling specific lots of frozen swai fillets because they contain nitrofurans, a prohibited veterinary drug.

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 an FDA Class III recall, which is defined as a situation where there is little or no reasonable chance of adverse health consequences. This aligns with the rubric for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

B&D Seafoods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 7,072 cases of frozen swai fillets. The recall involves specific product sizes and configurations, including 15 lbs x 1/case and 11 lbs 2/case, which are farm-raised and produced in Vietnam. The affected products are packaged in cardboard boxes.

The recall is being conducted due to the presence of nitrofurans. Nitrofurans are veterinary drugs that are prohibited for use in food-producing animals in the United States. The specific lot numbers involved are 429-13385 and 429-13388, with a production date of June 26, 2015.

The affected products were distributed in the United States to California and Florida. There is no foreign distribution. Consumers who have purchased these specific products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase or dispose of them.

The recalled product

Product
B&D Seafoods Basa Choice Swai Fillets IQF 15 lbs x 1/case (size 5-7, 7-9, 9-11), 11 lbs 2/case (size 6-8) Farm Raised Distributed by B&D Seafoods, Inc. Product of Vietnam IQF well trimmed, boneless, skinless, belly off, fat off, red meat off Products are packaged in
Manufacturer
B & D Seafoods Inc
Category
Food — Frozen Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
7,072

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 Numbers: 429-13385
  • 429-13388 Production Date: June 26
  • 2015

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by B & D Seafoods Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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