Class IITerminated in FDA datasetDec 22, 2017

Early Dawn; Whole Tilapia IQF, Gutted & Scaled, Farm Raised, 40 lbs.; Size 550-750g OR 750g+, Lot No.: 1985507; Production Date: 08/12/2017; Best Used By Date: 02/12/2019; Product of China.

Recalling firm: AJC International, Inc.

Why it was recalled

Early Dawn Whole Tilapia was sampled and found positive for the antibiotic, Sulfadiazine.

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ProductEarly Dawn; Whole Tilapia IQF, Gutted & Scaled, Farm Raised, 40 lbs.; Size 550-750g OR 750g+, Lot No.: 1985507; Production Date: 08/12/2017; Best Used By Date: 02/12/2019; Product of China.

FDA code information

Lot No.: 1985507; Production Date: 08/12/2017; Best Used By Date: 02/12/2019

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Original product description

Early Dawn; Whole Tilapia IQF, Gutted & Scaled, Farm Raised, 40 lbs.; Size 550-750g OR 750g+, Lot No.: 1985507; Production Date: 08/12/2017; Best Used By Date: 02/12/2019; Product of China.

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
lot1985507Lot No.: 1985507; Production Date: 08/12/2017; Best Used By Date: 02/12/2019
lot1985507ia IQF, Gutted & Scaled, Farm Raised, 40 lbs.; Size 550-750g OR 750g+, Lot No.: 1985507; Production Date: 08/12/2017; Best Used By Date: 02/12/2019; Product of China.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0563-2018
Event ID
78829
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Dec 22, 2017
Reported
Jan 10, 2018
Classified
Jan 10, 2018
Terminated
Apr 27, 2020
Quantity
169 cases
Location
Atlanta, GA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
E-Mail

Where it was distributed

PA

FDA source record · F-0563-2018

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