CLASS III Food recall · Reported 24 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Frozen Red Cod Fillet (Red Snapper) Individually Quick recalled
Southwind Foods is recalling Frozen Red Cod Fillet (Red Snapper) Individually Quick Frozen was labeled and identified, distributed in Arizona, California, Texas. The recall was initiated on 29 Mar 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0123-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63227
- Recalling firm
- Southwind Foods, Vernon, CA
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 Mar 2012
- FDA classified
- 16 Oct 2012
- Reported
- 24 Oct 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Labeling Errors
- Product category
- Fish
Timeline
| 29 Mar 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Oct 2012 | Classified by FDA | +201 days |
| 24 Oct 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Southwind Foods is recalling Frozen Snapper Fill IQF (Rock Fish) because it mislabeled and misleading.
Product as listed by the FDA
Frozen Red Cod Fillet (Red Snapper) Individually Quick Frozen was labeled and identified as Snapper FILL IQF (ROCKFISH). 1/10 lb, code #14343.
Where it was distributed
CA, AZ, TX
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Southwind Foods is recalling Frozen Snapper Fill IQF (Rock Fish) because it mislabeled and misleading.
Which lots are affected?
Lot#90595
Where was it sold?
CA, AZ, TX
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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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