Sobico USA LLC, a West Hartford, Conn., importer, is recalling approximately 13,464 pounds of frozen, raw intact Siluriformes fish products

WASHINGTON, FEB 19, 2026 – Sobico USA LLC, a West Hartford, Conn., importer, is recalling approximately 13,464 pounds of frozen, raw intact Siluriformes fish products that were imported from Vietnam without the benefit of import reinspection into the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The Siluriformes fish, both whole/gutted and steak items were produced in Vietnam on JUNE 24, 2025. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

• 36-lb. cardboard cases containing individually, vacuum-packed and frozen packages of “Shera BROADHEAD CLARIAS FISH WHOLE/GUTTED” weighing 10-18 oz/pc (300 – 500gr) each.
• 36-lb. cardboard cases containing individually, vacuum-packed and frozen packages of “Shera BROADHEAD CLARIAS FISH STEAKS” weighing 1.8-lbs/package

The products subject to recall bear Vietnam ESTABLISHMENT NO: DL 811, shipping mark VN/811/IV/107 and best before dates of June 23, 2027.  These items were shipped to wholesalers and retail locations in Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, and Ohio.

The problem was discovered and reported by the importer after a review of the FSIS import requirements and establishment procedural guidance. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness or injury should contact a healthcare provider.  

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in retail locations or consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Long Nguyen, Creative and Business Representative at Sobico USA LLC, at long.nguyen@sobicousa.com or 770-570-7077.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.