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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

bwi Frozen Basa Fillets Recalled for Lack of Inspection

Agency Publication Date: February 26, 2019
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Summary

McAllen Cold Storage, Ltd. is recalling approximately 51,942 pounds of frozen bwi brand Basa (Pangasius) fish fillets that were imported from Vietnam. These products are being recalled because they were not presented for the required import re-inspection when they entered the United States. No adverse reactions or illnesses have been reported to date, but the products were shipped to wholesale and retail locations across Texas.

Risk

Products that skip the mandatory federal import re-inspection process lack the verification needed to ensure they are safe for consumption and meet U.S. food safety standards.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 22-lb. white cardboard cases of 'bwi FROZEN PANGASIUS (BASA) FILLETS SKINLESS & BONELESS'.
  2. Look for 5-7 oz. pieces with case code BWI 134833 and a use-by date of 31/05/2020.
  3. Look for 7-9 oz. pieces with case code BWI 134858 and a use-by date of 01/06/2020.
  4. Identify the product by checking for establishment number 'EST. V21273' on the packaging.
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact McAllen Cold Storage, Ltd. at (956) 843-1004 for further instructions.
  6. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰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
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: bwi FROZEN PANGASIUS (BASA) FILLETS SKINLESS & BONELESS (22-lb. case)
Variants: 5-7 oz. pieces, Skinless & Boneless
Lot Numbers:
BWI 134833 (Exp 31/05/2020)
Establishment #: EST. V21273

Imported from Vietnam between Aug. 1, 2018 and Feb. 15, 2019.

Product: bwi FROZEN PANGASIUS (BASA) FILLETS SKINLESS & BONELESS (22-lb. case)
Variants: 7-9 oz. pieces, Skinless & Boneless
Lot Numbers:
BWI 134858 (Exp 01/06/2020)
Establishment #: EST. V21273

Imported from Vietnam between Aug. 1, 2018 and Feb. 15, 2019.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 023-2019
Status: Active
Manufacturer: McAllen Cold Storage, Ltd.
Sold By: Wholesale locations; Retail locations
Manufactured In: Vietnam
Units Affected: 11,374 pounds
Distributed To: Texas
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Gerardo Lopez Garza (956) 843-1004
Agency Last Updated: February 26, 2019

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response