Starway International Group LLC Recalls Ineligible Frozen Siluriformes Fish Ball Products Imported From Vietnam
USDA recalls 9,513 pounds of ineligible frozen Siluriformes fish balls imported from Vietnam due to import violation. Consumers urged not to consume or keep these products.
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What happened, in plain English
Starway International Group is recalling approximately 9,513 pounds of frozen Siluriformes fish balls imported from Vietnam that don't meet US import regulations. This recall affects products labeled with specific item numbers and brands. Consumers should not eat these products and retailers should stop selling them. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274883-starway-frozen-fish-balls-import-violation-recall-don-t-consume.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274883-starway-frozen-fish-balls-import-violation-recall-don-t-consume · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #021-2025
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“Starway Frozen Fish Balls: Import Violation Recall - Don't Consume.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274883-starway-frozen-fish-balls-import-violation-recall-don-t-consume. Based on USDA FSIS recall #021-2025 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/starway-international-group-llc-recalls-ineligible-frozen-siluriformes-fish-ball).
Why it’s dangerous
The fish products were made by a Vietnamese facility that isn't eligible to export Siluriformes fish to the US. This import violation means the products lack required USDA inspection marks and establishment numbers, making them ineligible for sale in the US market.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased these frozen fish balls from retailers nationwide are affected. Retailers who bought these products are also impacted.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 16-oz. or 2-kg. plastic bags labeled with 'Cá Viên Trắng FISH BALLS' or 'Cá Viên Chiên FRIED FISH BALLS' and item numbers 81142100-81142103. Products without USDA inspection marks or establishment numbers are affected.
- Brand
Starway- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Throw away or return the recalled fish balls to the place of purchase immediately.
What USDA FSIS says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The products were made by a Vietnamese facility not eligible to export Siluriformes fish to the US, so they lack required USDA inspection marks and establishment numbers.
Are there any injuries reported?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for 16-oz. or 2-kg. plastic bags labeled with specific fish ball names and item numbers 81142100-81142103. Products without USDA inspection marks are affected.
Contact Starway
We’ve drafted a message you can send Starway to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 021-2025 — Starway Starway Hello, I own a Starway that is covered by recall 021-2025 from Starway. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #021-2025 (June 12, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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