The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2281-2017·Announced 2017-06-07

Trident Alaska Cod Rectangles Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination

Trident Seafoods is recalling frozen Alaska Cod Rectangles because they may contain small pieces of plastic. The product was distributed in 26 states.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where there is a remote probability that adverse health consequences are serious or where the probability of adverse health consequences is not remote but the consequences are not serious. The hazard is physical contamination (plastic) without reported injuries, fitting the Moderate category for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Trident Seafoods Corp is recalling Trident Item # 16582, Alaska Cod Rectangles 4 oz, Raw Breaded, food service packages, frozen, Net wt. 10 lbs. The recall was initiated because the product may contain small pieces of plastic.

The affected product consists of 678 cases. The code information is A701233, and no best by date is marked on the packaging. The product was distributed in Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific item number and code. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Trident Item # 16582, Alaska Cod Rectangles 4 oz, Raw Breaded, food service packages, frozen, Net wt. 10 lbs.
Affected units
678

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)

  • A701233. No best by date marked.

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Trident Seafoods Corp - Island Enterprise M/V 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.

See all 8 products in this recall →