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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Mekong Master Frozen Swai Fillets Recalled for Import Violations

Agency Publication Date: June 28, 2017
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Summary

Vinh Hoan USA, Inc. is recalling approximately 84,000 pounds of MEKONG MASTER Frozen Swai Fillets because they were imported without meeting federal inspection requirements. These imported fish products failed to comply with regulatory requirements concerning residue sampling and testing before entering U.S. commerce. The frozen fillets were produced between December 16, 2016, and January 7, 2017, and do not bear the USDA mark of inspection. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or throw it away.

Risk

The fish entered the United States without required residue sampling and testing, which means they were not verified to be safe from prohibited chemical residues or contaminants before being sold. While no illnesses have been reported, the lack of mandatory inspection poses a potential food safety risk.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 15-lb. cases of 'MEKONG MASTER Frozen Swai Fillet' with the following lot codes and Best Before dates: Lot VN 147 VI 1355 (Dates 12162018, 12172018, 12192018), Lot VN 147 VI 1351 (Dates 12232018, 12242018, 12252018), or Lot VN 147 VI 1354 (Dates 01052019, 01062019, 01072019).
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Vinh Hoan USA, Inc. at (714) 573-3458 for further instructions.
  3. If you have health concerns or believe you have had a reaction to this product, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
  4. For additional food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

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: MEKONG MASTER Frozen Swai Fillet (15-lb. case)
Lot Numbers:
VN 147 VI 1355 (Exp 12/16/2018)
VN 147 VI 1355 (Exp 12/17/2018)
VN 147 VI 1355 (Exp 12/19/2018)
VN 147 VI 1351 (Exp 12/23/2018)
VN 147 VI 1351 (Exp 12/24/2018)
VN 147 VI 1351 (Exp 12/25/2018)
VN 147 VI 1354 (Exp 01/05/2019)
VN 147 VI 1354 (Exp 01/06/2019)
VN 147 VI 1354 (Exp 01/07/2019)
Establishment #: DL 147

Products do not bear the USDA mark of inspection. Producer: Vinh Hoan Corp. Vietnam.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 079-2017
Status: Active
Sold By: Wholesale locations
Manufactured In: Vietnam
Units Affected: 855 pounds
Distributed To: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin
Classification: Class I

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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