The products may be adulterated with gentian (crystal) violet
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Haring Catfish of Wisner, La., is recalling approximately 21,521pounds of siluriformes fish (catfish) products.
The products may be adulterated with gentian (crystal) violet.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions, injury, or illness due to consumption of these products.
The following items, produced on June 28 and 29, 2016, are being recalled:
- 11-lb. Cardboard boxes of ice packed “catfish” tails in plastic wrapping identified as HARING CATFISH and having Lot Code 2140 printed on the label.
- 15-lb. Cardboard boxes of IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) “catfish” steaks, filets, irregular filets, whole fish, strips and nuggets in plastic wrapping identified as HARING CATFISH and having Lot Code 2140 printed on the label.
- 30-lb. Cardboard boxes of ice packed “catfish” steaks, filets, irregular filets, whole fish, strips, nuggets, and gutted fish in plastic wrapping identified as HARING CATFISH and having Lot Code 2140 printed on the label.
The recalled products, bearing establishment number “EST. 51217” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to retail locations and hotels, restaurants, and institutions in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.
What to do
Customers who purchased these products should not consume them, but throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions may contact Dottie Walker, at (318) 724-6133 ext. 119.