Prime Food Processing LLC Recalls Dried Croaker Fish Due to Uneviscerated Fish Hazard

Source: FDA · AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, ID, MA, MD, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, VA, WA, WI

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Prime Food Processing LLC has issued a voluntary Class I recall for 79 cases of Dried Croaker Fish distributed across 18 states because the fish were found to be uneviscerated.

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What Happened

Prime Food Processing LLC of Brooklyn, NY, has initiated a voluntary recall of its Dried Croaker Fish products. The recall was issued because the fish were found to be uneviscerated. This is a Class I recall, which is the most serious classification assigned by the FDA.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects the following product:

  • Product Name: Prime Food Processing Dried Croaker Fish
  • Net Weight: 8oz (227g)
  • UPC: 6 946976 818000 (also listed as #946976818000)
  • Item Number: AF1410
  • Expiration Date: 12-28-27
  • Quantity: 79 cases
  • Distribution Area: AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, ID, MA, MD, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, VA, WA, and WI.

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased the affected Dried Croaker Fish should not consume the product. Although the packaging states the product must be thoroughly cleaned and cooked before consumption, the uneviscerated nature of the fish poses a specific safety risk. The recalling firm, Prime Food Processing LLC, located at 300 Vandervoort Ave, Brooklyn, NY, has initiated notification via multiple channels including email, fax, and telephone.

Why This Matters

Uneviscerated fish are prohibited in commerce because they can harbor dangerous spores, such as Clostridium botulinum, which can lead to life-threatening illness. This Class I recall indicates a high level of severity regarding potential health impacts.

Source

Recall information provided by the FDA under recall number H-0519-2026.

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this FDA recall.

What is this FDA recall about?
Prime Food Processing LLC has issued a voluntary Class I recall for 79 cases of Dried Croaker Fish distributed across 18 states because the fish were found to be uneviscerated.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, ID, MA, MD, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, VA, WA, WI. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
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