Heartland Catfish Products Recalled: Possible Leucomalachite Green Adulteration
USDA FSIS recalls 69,016 pounds of Heartland Catfish products for possible leucomalachite green residue. Consumers urged not to consume or dispose of recalled items.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible adulteration with a residue of public health concern, specifically leucomalachite green
What happened, in plain English
Heartland Catfish Company is recalling approximately 69,016 pounds of catfish products that may contain leucomalachite green, a public health concern. This residue could pose a risk if consumed, though no confirmed injuries have been reported. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275809-heartland-catfish-products-recalled-possible-leucomalachite-green-adulteration.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275809-heartland-catfish-products-recalled-possible-leucomalachite-green-adulteration · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #020-2018
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“Heartland Catfish Products Recalled: Possible Leucomalachite Green Adulteration.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275809-heartland-catfish-products-recalled-possible-leucomalachite-green-adulteration. Based on USDA FSIS recall #020-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/heartland-catfish-company-recalls-siluriformes-fish-products-due-possible).
Why it’s dangerous
The products may contain leucomalachite green, a chemical residue that can be harmful if consumed. This chemical is a public health concern that could cause adverse reactions in some people, though no confirmed injuries have been reported.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the recalled catfish products from retail locations in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, and Vermont are affected. People who ate the products may be at risk of health issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products with Daycode 021618 or 021618-1/4 and specific Product Codes listed in the recall notice. Products were produced on February 16, 2018, and shipped to retail locations in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, and Vermont.
- Brand
Heartland Catfish Company- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Discard or return the recalled catfish products 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 7 states.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, Vermont”
States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, Vermont.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2018.
- 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
Where can I get more information about this recall?
Contact Heartland Catfish Company at (662) 254-7100 or visit AskKaren.gov for food safety questions.
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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 #020-2018 (March 9, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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