The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2282-2017·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.

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, and the hazard involves potential foreign material (plastic) contamination without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Trident Seafoods Corp is recalling Trident Item # 17116, Alaska Cod Rectangles 3 oz, Crunchy 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 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. The specific code for the recalled product is A700421, and no best by date is marked on the packaging.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Trident Seafoods Corp for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Trident Item # 17116, Alaska Cod Rectangles 3 oz,Crunchy Breaded, food service packages, frozen, Net wt. 10 lbs.
Affected units
294

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)

  • A700421. 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 →