The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0627-2016·Announced 2016-03-02

Frozen Kingfish Steaks Recalled for Decomposition and Misidentification

President East Company is recalling frozen kingfish steaks because FDA analysis found the product was decomposed and actually Spanish mackerel.

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 classification is Class III, which is typically a score of 1 or 2. The hazard involves decomposition and misidentification, which are low-risk contamination and labeling issues without reported illness, fitting the Moderate criteria.

Plain-English summary

President East Company is recalling 11 cartons of frozen kingfish steaks. The product is described as QF, IVP, Size: 10/12 OZ, WEIGHT 22 LBS, and is a product of Taiwan. The individual pieces are held within clear plastic vacuum-sealed packaging.

The recall was initiated after recent FDA analysis determined that the product was decomposed. The analysis also identified the fish as Spanish mackerel rather than kingfish.

The affected product has a production date of 2015/05/19 and a best before date of 2017/05/19. The distribution pattern is listed as NY. Consumers should check their freezers for these specific cartons and dispose of the product if found.

The recalled product

Product
FROZEN KINGFISH STEAK, QF, IVP, Size: 10/12 OZ, WEIGHT 22 LBS, IMPORTER:PRESIDENT EAST COMPANY, PRODUCT OF TAIWAN, individual pieces are held within clear plastic vacuum-sealed packaging.
Manufacturer
President East Company
Category
Food — Frozen Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
11

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 (1)

  • PRODUCTION DATE: 2015/05/19 BEST BEFORE DATE: 2017/05/19

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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