The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2109-2012·Announced 2012-09-05

Nha Trang Seafoods Recalls Frozen T&T Pangasius Fish Due to Nitrofuran Residue

Nha Trang Seafoods, Inc. is recalling 2,529 cartons of frozen T&T Pangasius fish because nitrofuran residue was detected. The product was distributed to one consignee in California.

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 FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which the rubric defines as typically scoring 1 or 2 because adverse health consequences are unlikely. The presence of nitrofuran residue is a contamination issue, but the agency's low-risk classification supports a Moderate score rather than High.

Plain-English summary

Nha Trang Seafoods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 2,529 cartons of frozen T&T Pangasius fish (also labeled as Swai Rose Roll) because nitrofuran residue was detected. The recalled product is sold in various sizes, including IQF 15 lbs bulk cartons, 11 lbs x 2 cartons, 2 lbs x 5 cartons, and 15 lbs cartons. The product labeling identifies it as a farm-raised product of Vietnam.

The recall affects specific lot numbers for each packaging size, including lots 070S8, 070C9, 071C6, 071C7, 071C5, 071S5, 071C8, 072S7, 072S9, 072S8, 072S4, and 072S5 for the IQF 15 lbs bulk cartons. Other affected lots include 054S for 11 lbs x 2 cartons, 070C3 and 070C4 for 2 lbs x 5 cartons, and 070S7 for 15 lbs cartons. The product was distributed to one consignee (distributor) in California.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that there is a remote probability that adverse health consequences would be serious or permanent.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen Pangasius Fish, brand name T&T, in the following sizes: a. IQF 15 lbs bulk carton: 3/5 oz, 5/7 oz, 7/9 oz, 9/11 oz b. 11lbs x 2 per carton: 8/10 oz and 10 oz/up c. 2lbs x 5 per carton: 2/3 oz d. 15lbs carton: 2/3 oz Product labeling reads in part:" T&T SWAI ROSE…
Manufacturer
Nha Trang Seafoods, Inc
Category
Food — Frozen Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
2,529

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 (4)

  • For IQF 15 lbs bulk
  • For 11lbsx2 cartons: 054S
  • For 2lbsx 5 cartons: 070C3 and 070C4
  • For 15 lbs cartons: 070S7

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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