The FDA’s Weekly Enforcement Report for the week of March 2, 2016 includes a recall of 11 cartons of Frozen Kingfish Steak imported by and distributed by President East Company. The fish is a product of Taiwan. The product is decomposed and was identified as Spanish Mackerel. Seafood that is mislabeled as another product, usually so companies can charge more, is a worldwide problem, according to Oceana, and affects honest fishermen, companies, and consumers.
The recalled product is Frozen Kingfish Steak, quick frozen, in 10/12 ounce packages. Individual pieces are held within clear plastic vacuum-sealed packaging. The production date for this product was 05/19/2015, and the best before date is 05/19/2017. The product was distributed in New York state.
If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Throw it away in a sealed container so other people and animals can’t eat it, or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
