McAllen Cold Storage, Ltd. Recalls Siluriformes Fish Products Produced Without Benefit Of Inspection
USDA FSIS recalls 51,942 pounds of frozen Basa fillets from Vietnam that were not re-inspected before entering the US. Consumers should not consume or dispose of these products.
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What happened, in plain English
McAllen Cold Storage is recalling frozen Basa fillets that were imported from Vietnam without undergoing required US import re-inspection. This means the products may not meet US food safety standards and could pose health risks if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275940-recall-siluriformes-fish-products-without-import-re-inspection.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275940-recall-siluriformes-fish-products-without-import-re-inspection · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #023-2019
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“Recall: Siluriformes Fish Products Without Import Re-Inspection.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275940-recall-siluriformes-fish-products-without-import-re-inspection. Based on USDA FSIS recall #023-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/mcallen-cold-storage-ltd--recalls-siluriformes-fish-products-produced-without).
Why it’s dangerous
The fish products were imported from Vietnam without being re-inspected by US food safety authorities before entering the US. This means they may not meet US food safety standards, but there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consumption.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased frozen Basa fillets from McAllen Cold Storage in Texas between August 2018 and February 2019. People with these products in their freezers or refrigerators are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for frozen Basa fillets in 22-lb. white cardboard cases with specific case codes (BWI 134833 or BWI 134858) and use-by dates of May 31, 2020 or June 1, 2020. These products were sold in Texas retail locations between August 2018 and February 2019.
- Brand
McAllen Cold Storage- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Throw away or return the recalled frozen Basa 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
Are there any health risks from eating these fish?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported from consuming these products.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for frozen Basa fillets in 22-lb. white cardboard cases with case codes BWI 134833 or BWI 134858 and use-by dates of May 31, 2020 or June 1, 2020.
Where can I get more information about this recall?
Contact Miguel Alva at Pro Valley Foods at (956) 800-4019 or use the FSIS website for recall details.
Contact McAllen Cold Storage
We’ve drafted a message you can send McAllen Cold Storage to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 023-2019 — McAllen Cold Storage McAllen Cold Storage Hello, I own a McAllen Cold Storage that is covered by recall 023-2019 from McAllen Cold Storage. 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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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 #023-2019 (February 26, 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.
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