High - Class I USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

Sobico USA LLC Siluriformes Fish products Imported Without The Benefit of Import recall: Import Violation

Recall published 8 months ago

Import Violation

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: Import Violation

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
004-2026
Published
February 19, 2026
Risk level
High - Class I
Status
Closed
Issued by
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Brand
Sobico USA LLC
Product type
Beef products
Units affected
13,464 pounds
Distribution
Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, Ohio
Made in
United States

Products covered by this recall

• 36-lb. cardboard cases containing individually, vacuum-packed and frozen packages of “Shera BROADHEAD CLARIAS FISH WHOLE/GUTTED” weighing 10-18 oz/pc (300 – 500gr) each. • 36-lb. cardboard cases containing individually, vacuum-packed and frozen packages of “Shera BROADHEAD CLARIAS FISH STEAKS” weighing 1.8-lbs/package

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Package size

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

  • 36 lb
  • 18 oz
  • 1.8 lbs
  • 464 pounds

Codes are lifted verbatim from the USDA FSIS — Recalls & public health alerts notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Sobico USA LLC — 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. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.
  3. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.
  4. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.

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.

Company contact: Company Contact Sobico USA LLC Long Nguyen 770-570-7077 [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. 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 Sobico USA LLC beef products recalled?

Import Violation Import Violation

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 USDA FSIS — Recalls & public health alerts record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

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?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, Ohio.

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