# Major Recall Alert: Dried Croaker Fish Recalled Due to Unsafe Processing Practices
Prime Food Processing LLC has announced a voluntary recall of its **Dried Croaker Fish** due to a potential health risk. The fish was not adequately eviscerated, leaving internal organs that may harbor harmful bacteria or toxins. This critical recall impacts consumers across multiple states and underscores the importance of food safety compliance.
## Why This Recall is Important
Proper evisceration of fish is a fundamental requirement by the **U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)** to ensure the safe consumption of fish products. When fish are not thoroughly eviscerated, internal organs can remain, potentially harboring dangerous bacteria or toxins. If consumed, such pathogens pose risks like **botulism** or severe foodborne illnesses. Although no illnesses have been reported, the recall is a precautionary measure to protect public health.
The issue was discovered during **routine product testing conducted by the New York Department of Agriculture**, where the uneviscerated dried croaker fish was flagged as hazardous. Subsequent investigations revealed the origin of the issue: the affected product was manufactured in Vietnam and imported for sale in the U.S.
Food recalls of this nature are reminders of the importance of regulatory oversight in safeguarding the food supply chain.
## Details of the Recall
Below are the key details consumers need to know about this recall:
- **Product:** Dried Croaker Fish
- **Brand:** No Brand
- **Manufacturer:** Prime Food Processing LLC
- **Recall Reason:** Product was not adequately eviscerated, potentially harboring harmful bacteria or toxins
- **Distribution States:** AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, MA, MD, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
- **Packaging:** Specific packaging details have not been released at this time
Consumers who purchased this product from **Asian grocery stores** in any of the listed states are advised to take action immediately.
## What You Should Do
Prime Food Processing LLC has outlined steps for consumers to protect themselves:
- **Do not consume** any uneaten portions of the Dried Croaker Fish.
- **Return the product** with its packaging to the point of purchase for a **full refund**.
- If you have questions, contact Prime Food Processing LLC directly at **718-963-2323**, Monday–Friday, between **9:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST**.
It is important to **exercise caution** if you or someone in your household may have consumed the affected product. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience symptoms of foodborne illness, such as nausea, fever, or vomiting.
For official details, visit the FDA source: [FDA Recall Announcement](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/prime-food-processing-llc-issues-allergy-alert-and-safety-warning-regarding-uneviscerated-dried).
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