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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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
- 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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