Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Bacalaitos Criollos Codfish Frying Mix recall: Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Fish

Recall published 2+ years ago

Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Fish

Bacalaitos Criollos Seafood — recalled seafoodBacalaitos Criollos Seafood — recalled seafood (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared fish or shellfish

The product contains fish or shellfish that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids fish or shellfish, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Fish

Why it matters: The label does not declare fish or shellfish, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
September 22, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Bacalaitos Criollos
Product type
Seafood

Products covered by this recall

Codfish Frying Mix

What the company announced

Avole Inc., localizado en San Sebastián, Puerto Rico está retirando del mercado fundas de 7 onzas de Bacalaitos Criollos Mezcla para freír Bacalao, porque pueden contener falta de declaración del nombre común Pescado (Pollock) en la declaración de ingredientes o contenido. Las personas que tienen alergia o sensibilidad severa al pescado corren el riesgo de sufrir una reacción alergica grave o potencialmente mortal si consumen estos productos.

Bacalaitos Criollos Mezcla para freír Bacalao fue distribuida a: Puerto Rico.

Los Bacalaitos Criollos Mezcla para freír Bacalao que están siendo retirados del mercado están envasados en fundas de 7 onzas, con fecha de vencimiento: 06/2025. El número de articulo de Bacalaitos Criollos Mezcla para freír Bacalao para este producto es 310925. El código de producto retirado del mercado 310925, uso antes de: 06/2025 se puede encontrar impreso en la región central superior derecha de la parte posterior de la funda. También, algunos productos expirados se encuentran actualmente en el mercado que pueden contener falta de declaración del nombre común Pescado (Pollock).

Hasta la fecha no se ha informado de ninguna reaccion alergica relacionada con este producto, Bacalaitos Criollos Mezcla para freír Bacalao. El retiro del mercado se inició después que la empresa recibió, durante una inspección de la FDA (Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos) el 5 de septiembre de 2024, notificación que la etiqueta del producto no declaraba el nombre común Pescado (Pollock) en la declaración de ingredientes o contenido. Como parte de la investigación en curso de la firma, el producto ha sido retirado para reacondicionar correcciones de etiquetas.

Se insta a los consumidores que hayan comprado Bacalaitos Criollos Mezcla para freír Bacalao a devolverlo al lugar de compra. Los consumidores que tengan preguntas pueden comunicarse con Liliana Rodriguez de Liana’s Food al (787) 225-7282, Lunes-Viernes, 8:00 am-4:00pm EST.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

What to do about Fish

Bacalaitos Criollos — The product contains fish or shellfish that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids fish or shellfish, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids fish or shellfish, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  3. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  4. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Avole, Inc. — Consumers: Liliana Rodriguez de Liana’s Food, Avole Inc. (Productos Nita), (787) 225-7282, 787-568-9020

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Bacalaitos Criollos seafood recalled?

Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Fish Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Fish

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Company recall announcements record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids fish or shellfish, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

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