Yumei Foods USA, Inc. Recalls Ineligible Siluriformes Products Imported from China

Yumei Foods USA, Inc., a City of Industry, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,370 pounds of imported Siluriformes products. The products were imported from the People’s Republic of China, a country ineligible to export processed Siluriformes products to the United States, reports USDA’s t Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The following products are subject to recall, regardless of the product date [View Labels]:

• 13.051 oz. (370g) plastic packages containing “FISH FILLET WITH SPICY SOUP” Freeze-Dried Technology Fish. No Preservative.
   
• 12.35 oz. (350g) plastic packages containing “FISH FILLET WITH PICKLED SOUP” Freeze-Dried Technology Fish. No Preservative.

The products do not bear an establishment number nor a USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail and wholesale locations nationwide.                                  

The problem was discovered during a routine FSIS surveillance activity of imported products. China is eligible to import raw Siluriformes products into the United States, but not processed or ready-to-eat Siluriformes products.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.  

FSIS is concerned that consumers may still be in possession of the product. 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.

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