Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Prime Food Processing Dried Croaker Fish recall: Product was not adequately eviscerated and may harbor harmful bacteria

Recall published 9 months ago

Product was not adequately eviscerated and may harbor harmful bacteria or toxins

Prime Food Processing Seafood — recalled seafoodPrime Food Processing Seafood — recalled seafood (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Food safety concern

A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

What the notice says: Fish that are not properly eviscerated may retain internal organs that can harbor harmful bacteria or toxins, posing a potential health risk to consumers.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0519-2026
Published
February 3, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Prime Food Processing
Product type
Seafood
Units affected
79 cases
Distribution
Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Lot / code info
Item #AF1410 Expiration: 12-28-27 UPC Codes: #946976818000
UPC codes
6946976818000, 94697681800079, 946976818000
Reports of harm
At this time, no illnesses or adverse reactions associated with the affected product have been reported.

Products covered by this recall

Dried Croaker Fish

What the company announced

Brooklyn, NY – Prime Food Processing LLC is voluntarily recalling 80 cases of Dried Croaker Fish because the product was not adequately eviscerated, as required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Fish that are not properly eviscerated may retain internal organs that can harbor harmful bacteria or toxins, posing a potential health risk to consumers.

Recalled Products

Item #AF1410 – Dried Croaker Fish- Lot Code: 25128. Expiration :12-28-27

Packaging:

Clear Packaging with Green Trim

Distribution

The recalled products were distributed to Asian grocery stores in the following states:

AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, ID, MA, MD, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA. WI

Reason for Recall

The issue was identified during routine testing conducted by the New York Department of Agriculture. The recall was initiated after the product was selected and sent for regulatory testing. A subsequent investigation determined that the problem originated from an imported product manufactured in Vietnam. At this time, no illnesses or adverse reactions associated with the affected product have been reported.

Consumer Instructions

Consumers who purchased these products should return them to the place of purchase with the uneaten fish and packaging for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Prime Food Processing LLC at 718-963-2323, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 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.

Check your product

The notice names 7 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 6946976818000
  • 94697681800079
  • 946976818000

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 25128

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 12-28-27

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • AF1410

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 8 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Prime Food Processing — A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  3. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.
  4. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who purchased these products should return them to the place of purchase with the uneaten fish and packaging for a full refund.

Company contact: Prime Food Processing LLC — Consumers: Prime Food Processing LLC, 718-963-2323

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 Prime Food Processing seafood recalled?

Product was not adequately eviscerated and may harbor harmful bacteria or toxins Fish that are not properly eviscerated may retain internal organs that can harbor harmful bacteria or toxins, posing a potential health risk to consumers.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 6946976818000, 94697681800079, 946976818000; lot code 25128; best-by date 12-28-27; model number AF1410. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who purchased these products should return them to the place of purchase with the uneaten fish and packaging for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Nevada, New York and others.

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