• Translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of fro…
Recalled by Quality Seafood & Poultry, Inc.
Meat & poultry recall
Quality Seafood & Poultry, Inc.
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Quality Seafood & Poultry, Inc. has recalled • Translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of fro…, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on September 15, 2025 and was initiated on September 15, 2025. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the USDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers • Translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of fro…, with approximately 8,965 lbs recovered affected. The company behind the recall is Quality Seafood & Poultry, Inc., based in Louisiana. The USDA describes the product as: “• Translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of frozen catfish fillet products labeled “VARIED CATFISH MISCUT FILLETS, FARMED RAISED CATFISH PRODUCT OF USA”, and Net Wt. 5#.; • Cardboard boxes containing three translucent plastic bag packages…”
Why was • Translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of fro… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Produced Without Benefit of Inspection. Editor’s Note: Details of this recall were updated on September 16, 2025, to reflect an additional recalled product and corresponding labels. WASHINGTON, September 15, 2025 – Quality Poultry & Seafood, Inc., a Biloxi, Miss., establishment, is recalling approx….” In plain terms, this recall relates to an undeclared ingredient or allergen.
An undeclared ingredient means a food contains something — often a major allergen such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts — that is not listed on the label. For most people this is not dangerous, but for someone with a food allergy or sensitivity it can trigger a serious reaction. Accurate labeling is required so that people can avoid ingredients they need to stay away from.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought • Translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of fro…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official USDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Quality Seafood & Poultry, Inc. or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in Louisiana. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public USDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the USDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Status
- Completed
- Date reported
- September 15, 2025
- Recall started
- September 15, 2025
- Distributed in
- Louisiana
• Translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of frozen catfish fillet products labeled “VARIED CATFISH MISCUT FILLETS, FARMED RAISED CATFISH PRODUCT OF USA”, and Net Wt. 5#.; • Cardboard boxes containing three translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of frozen catfish fillet products labeled “VARIED CATFISH MISCUT FILLETS, FARMED RAISED CATFISH PRODUCT OF USA”, and Net Wt.Show full text ▾
• Translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of frozen catfish fillet products labeled “VARIED CATFISH MISCUT FILLETS, FARMED RAISED CATFISH PRODUCT OF USA”, and Net Wt. 5#.; • Cardboard boxes containing three translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of frozen catfish fillet products labeled “VARIED CATFISH MISCUT FILLETS, FARMED RAISED CATFISH PRODUCT OF USA”, and Net Wt. 15#.; • Translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of frozen catfish fillet products labeled “IRREGULAR CATFISH SHANK FILLET, FARMED RAISED CATFISH PRODUCT OF USA”, and Net Wt. 5#.; • Translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of frozen catfish fillet products labeled “IRREGULAR CATFISH RANDOM FILLET, FARMED RAISED CATFISH PRODUCT OF USA”, and Net Wt. 5#.; • Cardboard boxes containing three translucent plastic bag packages containing various catfish fillet products labeled “IRREGULAR CATFISH RANDOM FILLET, FARMED RAISED CATFISH PRODUCT OF USA”, and Net Wt. 15#.; • Vacuum sealed translucent packages containing a catfish fillet stuffed with crabmeat dressing, labeled “CATFISH FILLET STUFT W/ CRABMEAT DRESSING”, and Net Weight 9oz.; • Vacuum sealed translucent packages containing a catfish fillet stuffed with crabmeat dressing, labeled “STUFFED CATFISH”.Produced Without Benefit of Inspection. Editor’s Note: Details of this recall were updated on September 16, 2025, to reflect an additional recalled product and corresponding labels. WASHINGTON, September 15, 2025 – Quality Poultry & Seafood, Inc., a Biloxi, Miss., establishment, is recalling approximately 98,916 pounds of catfish fillet products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S.Show full text ▾
Produced Without Benefit of Inspection. Editor’s Note: Details of this recall were updated on September 16, 2025, to reflect an additional recalled product and corresponding labels. WASHINGTON, September 15, 2025 – Quality Poultry & Seafood, Inc., a Biloxi, Miss., establishment, is recalling approximately 98,916 pounds of catfish fillet products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The catfish fillet items were produced from September 2, 2024, through September 5, 2025, and bear various labels with establishment names that have no connection to the cause of the recall. The following products are subject to recall [ view labels ]: Translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of frozen catfish fillet products labeled “VARIED CATFISH MISCUT FILLETS, FARMED RAISED CATFISH PRODUCT OF USA”, and Net Wt. 5#. Cardboard boxes containing three translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of frozen catfish fillet products labeled “VARIED CATFISH MISCUT FILLETS, FARMED RAISED CATFISH PRODUCT OF USA”, and Net Wt. 15#. Translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of frozen catfish fillet products labeled “IRREGULAR CATFISH SHANK FILLET, FARMED RAISED CATFISH PRODUCT OF USA”, and Net Wt. 5#. Translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of frozen catfish fillet products labeled “IRREGULAR CATFISH RANDOM FILLET, FARMED RAISED CATFISH PRODUCT OF USA”, and Net Wt. 5#. Cardboard boxes containing three translucent plastic bag packages containing various catfish fillet products labeled “IRREGULAR CATFISH RANDOM FILLET, FARMED RAISED CATFISH PRODUCT OF USA”, and Net Wt. 15#. Vacuum sealed translucent packages containing a catfish fillet stuffed with crabmeat dressing, labeled “CATFISH FILLET STUFT W/ CRABMEAT DRESSING”, and Net Weight 9oz. Vacuum sealed translucent packages containing a catfish fillet stuffed with crabmeat dressing, labeled “STUFFED CATFISH”. These items were shipped to restaurants and retail locations in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, and from the establishment’s retail store. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that they were producing catfish products and FSIS determined they were produced without inspection. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider. Food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that put consumer health and safety at risk. FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumer and restaurant refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and restaurants are urged not to serve 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 Fernando Mejia, Director of Finance and Operations, Quality Poultry & Seafood, Inc. at fernando@qpsbiloxi.com . 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/ .What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was • Translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of fro… recalled?+
According to the USDA: Produced Without Benefit of Inspection.
How serious is this recall?+
Class I — most serious. There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
What should I do if I have • Translucent plastic bag packages containing various pieces of fro…?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) data for this recall.
Recall number: USDA-029-2025. Information last synced from the FDA on July 5, 2026.