Sea Queen Frozen Swai Fillet Recall: Import Violation Hazard
U.S. Cado Holdings recalls Sea Queen brand frozen Swai fillets due to import violations. Do not consume products with lot SW1601-02-16090.
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Import Violation
What happened, in plain English
U.S. Cado Holdings, Inc. is recalling approximately 25,760 pounds of imported, frozen Sea Queen brand Swai fillets because they entered U.S. commerce without meeting federal Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) requirements. The products failed to comply with regulations concerning residue sampling and testing prior to entry. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275576-sea-queen-frozen-swai-fillet-recall-import-violation-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275576-sea-queen-frozen-swai-fillet-recall-import-violation-hazard · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #052-2016
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“Sea Queen Frozen Swai Fillet Recall: Import Violation Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275576-sea-queen-frozen-swai-fillet-recall-import-violation-hazard. Based on USDA FSIS recall #052-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/u-s--cado-holdings-inc--recalls-imported-siluriformes-fish-products-distributed-1).
Why it’s dangerous
The products were imported from Vietnam without meeting FSIS regulatory requirements for residue sampling and testing. This means the fish may contain undeclared drug, pesticide, or other chemical residues that were not screened for at entry.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Sea Queen brand Skinless and Boneless Swai Fillets from Aldi distribution centers in Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. While no adverse reactions have been confirmed, anyone concerned about potential health effects should contact a healthcare provider.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Sea Queen brand Skinless and Boneless Swai Fillets in 2-lb. (32-oz.) packages containing individually wrapped pieces. Check the label for plant number FN1158, lot number SW1601-02-16090, and a best by date of March 30, 2018.
- Brand
Sea Queen- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the recalled Swai fillets under any circumstances.
Discard or return items
Throw away the products or return them to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 5 states.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Tennessee”
States: Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2016.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Who can I contact for more information?
Contact Paul Nguyen, Manager at U.S. Cado Holdings Inc., at (714) 973-2272.
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Where this comes from
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 #052-2016 (June 20, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 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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