CLASS II Food recall · Reported 10 Jan 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Early Dawn; Whole Tilapia IQF, Gutted & Scaled, Farm Raised recalled
AJC International is recalling Early Dawn; Whole Tilapia IQF, Gutted & Scaled, Farm Raised; Size 550- OR+, distributed in Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 22 Dec 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0563-2018
- FDA event ID
- 78829
- Recalling firm
- AJC International, Atlanta, GA
- Brand
- Early Dawn
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Dec 2017
- FDA classified
- 10 Jan 2018
- Reported
- 10 Jan 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Fish
Timeline
| 22 Dec 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Jan 2018 | Classified by FDA | +19 days |
| 10 Jan 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Early Dawn Whole Tilapia was sampled and found positive for the antibiotic, Sulfadiazine.
Product as listed by the FDA
Early Dawn; Whole Tilapia IQF, Gutted & Scaled, Farm Raised, 40 lbs.; Size 550-750g OR 750g+, Lot No.: 1985507; Production Date: 08/12/2017; Best Used By Date: 02/12/2019; Product of China.
Where it was distributed
PA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Early Dawn Whole Tilapia was sampled and found positive for the antibiotic, Sulfadiazine.
Which lots are affected?
Lot No.: 1985507; Production Date: 08/12/2017; Best Used By Date: 02/12/2019
Where was it sold?
PA
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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