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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereUSDA FSIS·023-2019·Announced 2019-02-26

McAllen Cold Storage Recalls Frozen Basa Fillets Lacking Inspection

McAllen Cold Storage is recalling approximately 51,942 pounds of frozen Basa fillets imported from Vietnam that were not presented for import re-inspection.

The agency’s classification

USDA FSIS: Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies this as a 'Class I' recall, which corresponds to a 'Severe' severity score (4) according to the rubric for USDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

McAllen Cold Storage, Ltd., a McAllen, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 51,942 pounds of frozen Siluriformes fish products, specifically Basa fillets. The recall involves 22-lb. white cardboard cases of bwi FROZEN PANGASIUS (BASA) FILLETS SKINLESS & BONELESS with case codes BWI 134833 and BWI 134858. These products were imported from Vietnam to the United States between August 1, 2018, and February 15, 2019.

The recall was initiated because the products were not presented for import re-inspection into the United States, meaning they were produced without the benefit of inspection. The items were distributed to wholesale and retail locations in Texas. Upon arrival at retail locations, the fillets may have been removed from boxes and placed in seafood display cases for consumer purchase.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
McAllen Cold Storage, Ltd. Recalls Siluriformes Fish Products Produced Without Benefit Of Inspection
Brand
McAllen Cold Storage, Ltd.
Manufacturer
McAllen Cold Storage, Ltd.
Category
Food — Frozen Seafood
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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