H & T Seafood, Inc. Recalls Siluriformes Products Produced without Benefit of Import Inspection
H & T Seafood recalls 71,435 pounds of frozen siluriformes fish products imported from Vietnam that skipped U.S. import re-inspection. Consumers are urged not to eat these products.
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the products were not presented for import re-inspection upon entry into the United States
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What happened, in plain English
H & T Seafood is recalling frozen siluriformes fish products that were imported from Vietnam without undergoing required U.S. import re-inspection. This recall affects consumers who bought these products between November 2017 and October 2018. The products were not checked for safety before entering the U.S., so they should not be consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275921-h-t-seafood-recalls-frozen-siluriformes-fish-not-inspected-at.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275921-h-t-seafood-recalls-frozen-siluriformes-fish-not-inspected-at · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #004-2019
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“H & T Seafood Recalls Frozen Siluriformes Fish: Not Inspected at U.S. Entry.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275921-h-t-seafood-recalls-frozen-siluriformes-fish-not-inspected-at. Based on USDA FSIS recall #004-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/h-t-seafood-inc--recalls-siluriformes-products-produced-without-benefit-import).
Why it’s dangerous
The products were imported from Vietnam without being re-inspected by U.S. authorities when they entered the country. This means they might not meet U.S. food safety standards, though there have been no confirmed reports of injuries from eating them.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased these frozen siluriformes fish products in California, Nevada, or Texas between November 2017 and October 2018. People who have the products in their freezers are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages labeled with the brand name (PINEAPPLE BRAND or TRAMAN CO.) and specific entry dates to the U.S. (e.g., 1/3/18, 2/1/18) or Julian Date package codes (e.g., 19330, 20030).
- Brand
H & T Seafood- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Throw away or return the recalled frozen siluriformes fish products to avoid consumption.
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 without undergoing required U.S. import re-inspection, so they might not meet U.S. food safety standards.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for 14-oz. vacuum-sealed packages with specific entry dates to the U.S. (e.g., 1/3/18) or Julian Date package codes (e.g., 19330) from brands like PINEAPPLE BRAND or TRAMAN CO.
Are there any injuries from eating these products?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Contact H & T Seafood
We’ve drafted a message you can send H & T Seafood to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 004-2019 — H & T Seafood H & T Seafood Hello, I own a H & T Seafood that is covered by recall 004-2019 from H & T Seafood. 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 #004-2019 (January 18, 2019)
- 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.
- 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.