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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Heartland Catfish Products Recalled for Possible Adulteration

Agency Publication Date: March 9, 2018
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Summary

Heartland Catfish Company is recalling approximately 69,016 pounds of various fresh and frozen raw catfish products produced on February 16, 2018. The recall was initiated because routine testing found violative levels of leucomalachite green, a chemical residue that is not permitted in food. The affected items include 15-lb and 30-lb packages of various cuts, including whole fish, fillets, nuggets, and shanks, sold to retail locations in several states.

Risk

The products may contain leucomalachite green, an antifungal chemical whose residue in food is considered a public health concern. While no illnesses have been confirmed, consuming contaminated fish could pose health risks.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking for establishment numbers EST. 45777, EST. 51214, or EST. 46209 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Check the product packaging for daycodes and product codes. Affected codes include Daycodes 021618, 021618-1, 021618-4, 021618-5, and 021628-1, as well as specific sell-by or pack dates in February 2018. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
  4. If you have questions about the recall, contact Danny Walker at Heartland Catfish Company at 662-254-7100.
  5. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

πŸ’°Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Catfish Whole Bloody (32 oz. & Up)
Variants: Fresh
Item Code:
05411
UPC Codes:
076371054119
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

30-lb packages

Product: Catfish Whole Bloody (40 oz. & Up)
Variants: Fresh
Item Code:
05161
UPC Codes:
076371051613
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

30-lb packages

Product: Catfish Whole (7-16 oz)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
00185
UPC Codes:
076371001854
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Whole (7-13 oz)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
00190
UPC Codes:
076371001908
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Shank Fillet (2-3 oz)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
10010
UPC Codes:
076371100106
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Shank Fillet (3-5 oz)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
10020
UPC Codes:
076371100205
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Shank Fillet (5-7 oz)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
10030
UPC Codes:
076371100304
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Shank Fillet (7-9 oz)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
10040
UPC Codes:
076371100403
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Shank Fillet (7-9 oz*)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
10042
UPC Codes:
076371100427
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Shank Fillet (9-12 oz)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
10050
UPC Codes:
076371100502
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Shank Fillet (12 UP)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
10060
UPC Codes:
076371100601
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Shank Fillet (5 & UP)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
10240
UPC Codes:
076371102407
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Shank Fillet (10-12 oz)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
10360
UPC Codes:
076371103602
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Shank Fillet (3.4-4.4 oz)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
10480
UPC Codes:
076371104807
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Whole (5-8 oz)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
00080
UPC Codes:
076371000802
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Shank Fillet (6-15 oz)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
10400
UPC Codes:
076371104005
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Whole (8-16 oz)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
00130
UPC Codes:
076371001304
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Whole (8-16 oz*)
Variants: Fresh, Dry Pack
Item Code:
00132
UPC Codes:
076371001328
Lot Numbers:
021618
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Whole (5-8 oz)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
01080
UPC Codes:
076371010801
Lot Numbers:
021618-4
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Whole (7-9 oz)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
01040
UPC Codes:
076371010405
Lot Numbers:
021618-4
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish, Fillet (2-3 oz)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
11010
UPC Codes:
076371110105
Lot Numbers:
021618-4
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish, Fillet (3-5 oz)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
11020
UPC Codes:
076371110204
Lot Numbers:
021618-4
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish, Fillet (5-7 oz)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
11030
UPC Codes:
076371110303
Lot Numbers:
021618-4
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish, Fillet (4.75-5.75 oz)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
11180
UPC Codes:
076371111805
Lot Numbers:
021618-4
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish, Fillet (4-5 oz)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
11490
UPC Codes:
076371114905
Lot Numbers:
021618-4
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Texas Roadhouse Catfish Splits
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
11920TX
UPC Codes:
076371119207
Lot Numbers:
021618-4
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Nugget
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
31000
UPC Codes:
076371310000
Lot Numbers:
021618-4
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish, Fillet Irregular
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
81000
UPC Codes:
076371810005
Lot Numbers:
021618-4
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Portions (3-5 oz)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
21606
UPC Codes:
076371216067
Lot Numbers:
021618-4
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Shank Fillet (3-5 oz.)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed, Skinless
Item Code:
574636
UPC Codes:
5075810808630
Lot Numbers:
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages; distributed by US Foods, Inc.

Product: Catfish Fillet Split (5-7 oz.)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
3872686
UPC Codes:
00074865650717
Lot Numbers:
021628-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish, Fillet (7-9 oz)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
11040
UPC Codes:
076371110402
Lot Numbers:
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish, Fillet (9-12 oz)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
11050
UPC Codes:
076371110501
Lot Numbers:
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish, Fillet (12 & UP)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
11060
UPC Codes:
076371110600
Lot Numbers:
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish, Fillet (4-5 oz Split)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
11910
UPC Codes:
076371119108
Lot Numbers:
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Whole (15-17 oz)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
01120
UPC Codes:
076371011204
Lot Numbers:
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Whole (13-15 oz)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
01110
UPC Codes:
076371011105
Lot Numbers:
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Whole (11-13 oz)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
01100
UPC Codes:
076371011006
Lot Numbers:
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Catfish Whole (2-6 oz)
Variants: Frozen, Ice Glazed
Item Code:
01070
UPC Codes:
076371010702
Lot Numbers:
021618-1
Establishment #: EST. 45777

15-lb packages

Product: Fresh Farm Raised Catfish Fillets
Variants: Fresh
Lot Numbers:
Pack date 02/19/18
Date Ranges: Sell By Date 03/05/18

Various weights

Product: Catfish Fillet IQF 8/2# H.E.B.
Variants: Frozen
Item Code:
11008
Lot Numbers:
021618-5

16-lb packages

Product: Catfish Fillet
Variants: Various weights
Lot Numbers:
Packed 02/21/18
Packed 02/22/18
Packed 02/23/18
Packed 02/24/18

Various weight packages

Product: Catfish Nuggets
Variants: Various weights
Lot Numbers:
Packed 02/21/18

Various weight packages

Product: Catfish Skinless
Variants: Various weights
Lot Numbers:
Packed 02/21/18

Various weight packages

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 020-2018
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Heartland Catfish Company, LLC
Sold By: Retail locations
Manufactured In: USA
Units Affected: 56,104 pounds
Distributed To: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, Vermont
Classification: Class II

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Sources: USDA Notice Β· Raw API Response