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Lower risk Food recall · FDA · Published June 8, 2017

MATLAWS Pre-Cooked Fish Sticks Recall: Undeclared Milk Hazard

National Fish & Seafood recalls MATLAWS pre-cooked fish sticks for possible undeclared milk. Consumers should check lot numbers 68601, 68694, 68889, 69821 for affected products.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-2550-2017FoodMATLAWS ›
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Recalling firmNational Fish & Seafood, Inc.159 E Main St · Gloucester, MA 01930-3844
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What happened, in plain English

National Fish & Seafood is recalling MATLAWS pre-cooked fish sticks that may contain undeclared milk. This poses a risk for people with milk allergies who could experience an allergic reaction if they consume the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21094-matlaws-pre-cooked-fish-sticks-recall-undeclared-milk-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21094-matlaws-pre-cooked-fish-sticks-recall-undeclared-milk-hazard · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2550-2017

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“MATLAWS Pre-Cooked Fish Sticks Recall: Undeclared Milk Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21094-matlaws-pre-cooked-fish-sticks-recall-undeclared-milk-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-2550-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2550-2017%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product may contain undeclared milk, which can trigger allergic reactions in individuals with milk allergies. This is a food safety issue related to ingredient labeling.

Who’s affected

People with milk allergies are at risk of an allergic reaction if they consume the recalled fish sticks. The recall affects consumers who purchased the specific lot numbers listed.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for lot numbers 68601, 68694, 68889, and 69821 on the packaging of MATLAWS pre-cooked fish sticks. The product is sold in 1/10 lb and 10/2 lb sizes.

  • Brand
    MATLAWS
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 33 products

All 33 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    CA CT FL GA IL IN MA MD ME MI MO NC NH NJ NM NY OH PA TX UT VA VT WA WI
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
F-2543-2017AMERICAS CHOICE B/D SHRIMP BEER BATTERED POPCORN 12/14 OZ; Lot # 55405H75 Cases
F-2544-2017FALCON BAIE BRAND PRECOOKED FISH PORTIONS MADE FROM MINCED FISH NET WT. 10 LB (4.54 Kg) 3 OZ 4/2.5 LB; Lot # 697751,311 cases
F-2545-2017GRS PRECOOKED BREADED WHITING PORTIONS PORTIONS 4OZ - NET WT. 10 LB (4.53 Kg); Lot # 69610215 cases
F-2546-2017LIL FISHERMAN PRE COOKED POLLOCK NUGGETS 1 OZ PUFI 1/10 LB; Lot # 69004 and 69548160 cases
F-2547-2017LIL FISHERMAN PRE COOKED POLLOCK PORTIONS 4 OZ GR. A 10 LB; Lot # 68419 68560 68581 68659 68793 68828 69005 69218 69293 69357 69370 69397 69398 69451 69549 69611 69631 69698 69862 69885 69980 6998920910 cases
F-2548-2017LIL FISHERMAN PRE COOKED POLLOCK STICKS 1 OZ GRADE A 10 LB; Lot # 68891 69210 69547 698321176 cases
F-2549-2017MATLAWS ALL NATURAL PANKO PRE COOKED FISH SQUARES 10 LB and 10/2 LB; Lot # 68695 and 69863150 cases
F-2550-2017MATLAWS ALL NATURAL PANKO PRE COOKED FISH STICKS 1/10 LB and 10/2 LB; Lot # 68601, 68694 68889 69821514 cases
F-2551-2017MATLAWS P/C BRD BUFFALO POPCORN SHRIMP 12/8 OZ; Lot # 69377210 cases
F-2552-2017MATLAWS P/C SOUTHERN COUNTRY FRIED SHRIMP 40-50 4/2.5 LB; Lot # 67762108 cases
F-2553-2017MATLAWS R/B FLOUNDER PANKO FLTS 2-3 OZ 1/10 LB; Lot # 69142 693691105 cases
F-2554-2017MATLAWS R/B HADDOCK PANKO PTNS 10 LB; Lot # 6924650 cases
F-2555-2017MATLAWS R/B SHRIMP PANKO TAIL-OFF 21-25 4/2.5 LB; Lot # 696961401 cases
F-2556-2017MURRYS PRE COOKED STEAKS 6/2.4 3.2 OZ, 9/4 3.2 OZ; Lot # 68257 68285 68286 68912 68936 69291 69333 69378 69165A 69165AA 68247 68291 68306 68829 69165 69331 693795654 cases
F-2557-2017MURRYS PRE COOKED STICKS 6/2 1 OZ; Lot # 68257 68285 68286 68912 68936 69291 69333 69378 69165A 69165AA 68247 68291 68306 68829 69165 69331 693792526 cases
F-2558-2017NATIONAL PRE COOKED COD PORTIONS 4 OZ PUFI 10 LB; Lot # 68418 69358472 cases
F-2559-2017NATIONAL PRE COOKED MINCED POLLOCK PORTIONS 3.4 OZ 1/10 LB and 4 OZ 1/10 LB; Lot # 69573 69211 69521 69574 69585600 cases
F-2560-2017NORTHSIDE PRE COOKED FLOUNDER FILLETS 4 OZ 1/10 LB; Lot # 68777 69177 69588 69625803 cases
F-2561-2017P/C FISH PTNS 5/4 LB; Lot # 69494205 cases
F-2562-2017P/C FISH STICKS 5/4 LB; Lot # 69493228 cases
F-2563-2017PRE-COOKED FRESH HADDOCK FILLET 1/20; Lot # 68417 68512 68559 68565 68641 68642 68703 68794 69580 69781 700091988 cases
F-2564-2017SCHOONER P/C TILAPIA FLTS 1/10 LB; Lot # 68594551 cases
F-2565-2017SCHOONER PRE COOKED CRUNCHY FISH PORTIONS 10 LB; Lot # 68774 69219 695751127 cases
F-2566-2017SCHOONER PRE COOKED CRUNCHY FISH PORTIONS 12/16 OZ; Lot # 69363 69638116 cases
F-2567-2017SCHOONER PRE COOKED CRUNCHY FLOUNDER FILLETS 10 LB; Lot # 68776 68908 69178 69263 695892199 cases
F-2568-2017SCHOONER PRE-COOKED CRUNCHY FLOUNDER FILLETS 12/16 OZ; Lot # 68797 69252 69637177 cases
F-2569-2017SCHOONER PRE-COOKED CRUNCHY PERCH FILLETS 12/16 OZ; Lot # 69818108 cases
F-2570-2017SCHOONER PRE-COOKED CRUNCHY STYLED COD FILLET 10 LB and SCHOONER PRE-COOKED CRUNCHY STYLED COD FILLETS 12/16 OZ; Lot # 69175 69198196 cases
F-2571-2017SCHOONER PRE-COOKED CRUNCHY STYLED HADDOCK FILLETS 10 LB; Lot # 68792 69174103 cases
F-2572-2017SCHOONER PRE-COOKED CRUNCHY WHITING FILLETS 1/10 LB and SCHOONER PRE-COOKED CRUNCHY WHITING FILLETS 12/16 OZ; Lot # 69176 69425 69496239 cases
F-2573-2017SIEMER PRE COOKED STYLED COD TAILS 4 OZ 6/4 LB; Lot # 689887 cases
F-2574-2017365 EVERYDAY VALUE ALL NATURAL PRECOOKED BREADED FISH SQUARES 10/2 LBS NET WT. 20 LBS (9.07 kg); Lot # 68619 68696 68730 68734 68963 69011 69250 69550 697123485 cases
F-2575-2017365 EVERYDAY VALUE ALL NATURAL PRECOOKED BREADED FISH STICKS 10/2 LBS NET WT. 20 LBS; Lot # 68602 68693 68799 68888 68962 69010 69087 69275 69307 69456 69468 69713 69812 700763773 cases
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Lot Number

    Look for lot numbers 68601, 68694, 68889, or 69821 on the packaging of MATLAWS pre-cooked fish sticks.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 24 states.

Alaska: not listedAKMaine: yesMEVermont: yesVTNew Hampshire: yesNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: not listedIDMontana: not listedMTNorth Dakota: not listedNDMinnesota: not listedMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: yesMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: not listedRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: not listedORNevada: not listedNVWyoming: not listedWYSouth Dakota: not listedSDIowa: not listedIAIndiana: yesINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: yesNJConnecticut: yesCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: yesUTColorado: not listedCONebraska: not listedNEMissouri: yesMOKentucky: not listedKYWest Virginia: not listedWVVirginia: yesVAMaryland: yesMDDelaware: not listedDEArizona: not listedAZNew Mexico: yesNMKansas: not listedKSArkansas: not listedARTennessee: not listedTNNorth Carolina: yesNCSouth Carolina: not listedSCDistrict of Columbia: not listedDCOklahoma: not listedOKLouisiana: not listedLAMississippi: not listedMSAlabama: not listedALGeorgia: yesGAHawaii: not listedHITexas: yesTXFlorida: yesFL

FDA distribution: “CA CT FL GA IL IN MA MD ME MI MO NC NH NJ NM NY OH PA TX UT VA VT WA WI” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 11 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jun 8, 201712. FDA classified it Class II: Jul 12, 201723. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Jul 19, 201734. FDA terminated the recall: May 1, 2018420172018
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-2550-2017 (June 8, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2550-2017 to see it in context.
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