Starway International Group LLC of Maspeth, NY, is recalling 9,513 pounds of ineligible frozen catfish fish ball products that were produced by an establishment in Vietnam that is not eligible to export Siluriformes fish to the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in retail locations or consumers’ freezers. Retailers who have purchased these products are urged not to sell them and consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

The following products are subject to recall, regardless of expiration date:

• 16-ounce plastic bag packages containing “Cá Viên Trắng WHITE FISH BALLS” with item number “81142103” printed on the label.
• 2-kilogram plastic bag packages containing “Cá Viên Trắng WHITE FISH BALLS” with item number “81142102” printed on the label.
• 16-ounce plastic bag packages containing “Cá Viên Chiên FRIED FISH BALLS” with item number “81142101” printed on the label.
• 2-kilogram plastic bag packages containing “Cá Viên Chiên FRIED FISH BALLS” with item number “81142100” printed on the label.

To view photos of the recalled products, click here.

The product does not bear an establishment number nor a USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.            

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities of imported products at a retail store in Massachusetts.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions related to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.