Al Kabeer Breaded Swai Fish — ineligible import, no USDA mark
Products were produced in the United Arab Emirates, a country not eligible to export Siluriformes (Swai) fish to the United States. They also lack an establishment number or USDA mark of inspection, meaning they were not inspected as required.
Yes. As of Sep 2, 2026, Al Kabeer Breaded Swai Fish — ineligible import, no USDA mark by Al Kabeer is recalled: the notice was posted Aug 7, 2026 for Products were produced in the United Arab Emirates, a country not eligible to export Siluriformes (Swai) fish to the United States. They also lack an establishment number or USDA mark of inspection, meaning they were not inspected as required. The source rates it a serious health risk.
What happened
Shan Distribution Network is recalling about 5,084 pounds of frozen Al Kabeer brand breaded Swai (catfish family) fish fillets and sticks. These were made in the United Arab Emirates, which is not allowed to export this type of fish to the US, and the packages don't have the required USDA inspection mark. The fish was made in December 2025 with use-before dates in June 2027. No illnesses have been reported.
What to do
Check your freezer for Al Kabeer brand breaded Swai fish fillets or sticks in 13.75-oz, 10.58-oz, or 330-g boxes. If you have any, do not eat them — throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them.
| Product | UPC | Lot / codes | Best by | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zing Fish Fillets Breaded Partially Cooked Swai Fish Fillets | — | — | 2027-06 | 13.75-oz. box |
| Fish Sticks Breaded Swai Fish | — | — | 2027-06 | 10.58-oz. box |
| Breaded Fish Fillets | — | — | 2027-06 | 330-g box |
IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI
- FSIS — primary source, first seen Sep 1, 2026
Brand history: Al Kabeer · Report an error · Extraction confidence 90%
Questions
Every answer is a field on this notice.
Is Al Kabeer Breaded Swai Fish — ineligible import, no USDA mark recalled?
Yes. As of Sep 2, 2026, Al Kabeer Breaded Swai Fish — ineligible import, no USDA mark by Al Kabeer is recalled: the notice was posted Aug 7, 2026 for Products were produced in the United Arab Emirates, a country not eligible to export Siluriformes (Swai) fish to the United States. They also lack an establishment number or USDA mark of inspection, meaning they were not inspected as required. The source rates it a serious health risk.
What should I do?
Check your freezer for Al Kabeer brand breaded Swai fish fillets or sticks in 13.75-oz, 10.58-oz, or 330-g boxes. If you have any, do not eat them — throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them.
Where was it sold?
The notice names no retailer. Distribution: IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI.
Which lot codes and UPCs are affected?
3 products listed. No upcs given. No lot codes given. Match the code printed on your package, not the product name.