The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·060-2016·Announced 2016-07-14

Haring Catfish Recalls Catfish Products Due to Gentian Violet Residue

Haring Catfish, Inc. is recalling approximately 21,521 pounds of catfish products found to contain gentian violet, a chemical residue of public health concern.

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 Class II by the agency, and the source explicitly states there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, injury, or illness, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Haring Catfish, Inc., a Wisner, Louisiana establishment, is recalling approximately 21,521 pounds of siluriformes (catfish) products. The recall was initiated after routine sampling by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) revealed a violative level of gentian (crystal) violet, a chemical residue of public health concern. The affected products were produced on June 28 and 29, 2016, and bear establishment number EST. 51217.

The recalled items include 11-lb. boxes of ice-packed catfish tails, 15-lb. boxes of individually quick frozen (IQF) catfish steaks, filets, irregular filets, whole fish, strips, and nuggets, and 30-lb. boxes of ice-packed catfish steaks, filets, irregular filets, whole fish, strips, nuggets, and gutted fish. All products are identified as HARING CATFISH with Lot Code 2140 printed on the label.

These products were shipped to retail locations and hotels, restaurants, and institutions in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, injury, or illness due to consumption of these products. 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
Haring Catfish, Inc. Recalls Siluriformes Fish Products Due To Possible Adulteration
Brand
Haring Catfish
Manufacturer
Haring Catfish
Category
Food — Frozen Seafood
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Related recalls

Same hazard · chemical contamination

See all →