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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Otten's Seafood Fresh and Frozen Catfish Recalled for Lack of Inspection

Agency Publication Date: May 22, 2021
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Summary

Otten’s Seafood Inc. is recalling approximately 46,804 pounds of Siluriformes fish (catfish) products that were produced and distributed without federal inspection. The recall includes 30-lb. bags and boxes of IQF Frozen Catfish Steaks and 40 + Oz Fresh Catfish Whole. These products were produced between January 25, 2021, and May 21, 2021, and do not bear the required USDA mark of inspection.

Risk

Products produced without the benefit of federal inspection may not meet food safety standards, which could pose a risk of foodborne illness. While no adverse reactions have been reported, the USDA discovered the issue during routine surveillance of uninspected establishments.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected products: check for 30-lb. plastic bags or cardboard boxes labeled 'IQF Frozen Catfish Steaks Net Weight 30.00 LB' or '40 + Oz Fresh Catfish Whole Net Weight 30.00 LB'.
  2. Check the production dates: the recall affects products produced between January 25, 2021, and May 21, 2021.
  3. Check expiration dates: affected frozen steaks have a one-year shelf life (USE BY 02/08/2022) and fresh whole catfish have a one-week shelf life (Freeze By 04/09/2021) if not frozen.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Otten’s Seafood Inc. owner Magnus Ottenborn at (312) 833-4585 for further instructions.
  5. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have additional 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: IQF Frozen Catfish Steaks (30.00 LB)
Variants: Frozen, Steaks
Date Ranges: Produced from Jan. 25, 2021 through May 21, 2021, USE BY 02/08/2022

30-lb. plastic bags and cardboard boxes; shelf-life of one year.

Product: 40 + Oz Fresh Catfish Whole (30.00 LB)
Variants: Fresh, Whole
Date Ranges: Produced from Jan. 25, 2021 through May 21, 2021, Freeze By 04/09/2021

30-lb. plastic bags and cardboard boxes; shelf-life of one week if not frozen.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 020-2021
Status: Active
Sold By: Wholesale locations; Retail locations
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4,140 pounds
Distributed To: Illinois, Indiana
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Otten’s Seafood Inc. Magnus Ottenborn, Owner (312) 833-4585
Agency Last Updated: May 22, 2021

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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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