Vinh Hoan USA, Inc. Recalls Siluriformes Fish Products Due To Failure To Comply With FSIS Import Requirements
USDA FSIS recalls 84,000 lbs of frozen Swai fillets imported from Vietnam without USDA inspection. Consumers are urged not to eat these products and should discard or return them.
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What happened, in plain English
Vinh Hoan USA is recalling about 84,000 pounds of frozen Swai fillets that were imported into the U.S. without meeting federal food safety requirements. This recall affects products with specific lot codes and best-before dates that were shipped to several Midwest states. Consumers should not eat these products and should throw them away or return them to the store. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275738-vinh-hoan-siluriformes-fish-recall-stop-consuming-products-without-usda.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275738-vinh-hoan-siluriformes-fish-recall-stop-consuming-products-without-usda · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #079-2017
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“Vinh Hoan Siluriformes Fish Recall: Stop Consuming Products Without USDA Inspection.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275738-vinh-hoan-siluriformes-fish-recall-stop-consuming-products-without-usda. Based on USDA FSIS recall #079-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/vinh-hoan-usa-inc.-recalls-siluriformes-fish-products-due-failure-comply-fsis-import).
Why it’s dangerous
The products were imported from Vietnam and failed to meet USDA food safety requirements for residue sampling and testing before entering U.S. commerce. This means the products do not have the USDA mark of inspection and may not be safe for consumption.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Swai fillets with the specific lot codes and best-before dates listed in the recall. People in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin are most at risk as these products were shipped to these states.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Swai fillets labeled 'MEKONG MASTER Frozen Swai Fillet' with lot codes VN 147 VI 1351, VN 147 VI 1354, or VN 147 VI 1355 and best-before dates of 12162018, 12172018, 12192018, 12232018, 12242018, 12252018, or 01052019, 01062019, 01072019.
- Brand
Vinh Hoan- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the recalled Swai fillets to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The products were imported from Vietnam and failed to meet USDA food safety requirements for residue sampling and testing before entering U.S. commerce.
Are there any health risks from consuming these products?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
How can I check if my product is affected?
Look for Swai fillets labeled 'MEKONG MASTER Frozen Swai Fillet' with specific lot codes and best-before dates listed in the recall notice.
Contact Vinh Hoan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Vinh Hoan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 079-2017 — Vinh Hoan Vinh Hoan Hello, I own a Vinh Hoan that is covered by recall 079-2017 from Vinh Hoan. The official recall notice states: 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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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 #079-2017 (June 28, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.