Sobico USA Recalls Frozen Siluriformes Fish Imported Without Reinspection
Sobico USA LLC is recalling approximately 13,464 pounds of frozen, raw Siluriformes fish products imported from Vietnam without the benefit of import reinspection.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly classifies the recall as 'Class I' and 'High - Class I'. Per the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), regardless of the absence of reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Sobico USA LLC, a West Hartford, Conn., importer, is recalling approximately 13,464 pounds of frozen, raw intact Siluriformes fish products. The products, which include whole/gutted fish and steaks, were produced in Vietnam on June 24, 2025, and imported into the United States without the benefit of import reinspection. The recall covers 36-lb. cardboard cases of “Shera BROADHEAD CLARIAS FISH WHOLE/GUTTED” and “Shera BROADHEAD CLARIAS FISH STEAKS.”
The issue was discovered by the importer after a review of FSIS import requirements and establishment procedural guidance. The products bear Vietnam Establishment No. DL 811, shipping mark VN/811/IV/107, and best before dates of June 23, 2027. These items were shipped to wholesalers and retail locations in Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, and Ohio.
There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products. FSIS is concerned that some product may still be in retail locations or consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sobico USA LLC Recalls Siluriformes Fish Products Imported Without The Benefit of Import Reinspection
- Category
- Food — Frozen Fish
- Hazard
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