Asian America Trading Recalls Fish Skin Products Over Import Eligibility Issue

WASHINGTON (August 17, 2026). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that Asian America Trading, Inc. is recalling approximately 996 pounds of ready-to-eat fish skin products.

According to FSIS, the Pangasius products were produced in China, which is not eligible to export ready-to-eat Siluriformes products to the United States.

Asian America Trading recall: quick summary

Asian America Trading is recalling four varieties of ready-to-eat fish skin products sold in 50-gram plastic bags.

Notably, FSIS discovered the issue during routine surveillance of imported products in commerce. The affected products reached retail locations in California.

So far, FSIS has reported no confirmed illnesses or injuries. Nevertheless, the agency urged consumers not to eat the recalled products.

What happened?

According to FSIS, Asian America Trading recalled ready-to-eat Pangasius fish skin products produced in the People’s Republic of China.

Specifically, China is not eligible to export ready-to-eat Siluriformes products to the United States. FSIS identified the issue during routine surveillance of imported products in commerce.

Additionally, the affected products reached retail locations in California. The agency expressed concern that some packages may remain in consumers’ pantries.

Therefore, FSIS urged consumers not to eat the recalled products and advised them to discard or return them. So far, no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Affected products

Product	Package	Issue	Distribution
Crispy Fish Skin Crackers, Salted Egg	50-gram plastic bag	Import eligibility issue	California
Fish Skin Crackers, Spicy Flavour	50-gram plastic bag	Import eligibility issue	California
Un Chi Crisp Fish Skin, Wasabi Flavour	50-gram plastic bag	Import eligibility issue	California
Un Chi Crisp Fish Skin, Laver Flavour	50-gram plastic bag	Import eligibility issue	California

What caused the issue?

According to FSIS, the recall involves an import eligibility issue, not an identified pathogen, allergen, or foreign material concern.

Specifically, Pangasius belongs to the Siluriformes category regulated by FSIS. Ready-to-eat Siluriformes products must meet applicable U.S. import requirements.

In this case, the products came from China, which is not eligible to export ready-to-eat Siluriformes products to the United States.

Notably, FSIS identified the issue through routine surveillance after the products entered commerce. So far, no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

FSQA insight

“Import compliance needs to be verified before a regulated product enters commercial distribution,” said Allyza Joyce Mercado, FSQA Manager at Source86.

“For Siluriformes products, teams should confirm that the exporting country and supplying establishment meet current eligibility requirements before shipment. Building those checks into supplier approval and import review can help identify regulatory gaps before products reach retailers or consumers.”

Here’s what you should do

Consumers who purchased the affected products should:

• Do not eat any of the four recalled fish skin products.
• Look for fish skin products packaged in 50-gram plastic bags.
• Check the product name carefully against the four varieties included in the recall.
• Throw the affected product away or return it to the place of purchase.
• Check pantries or other storage areas where the products may remain.
• Contact a healthcare provider if you have concerns about an illness or injury after consuming the product.

Consumer contact

• Contact: Wei C Lao
• Phone: 415 996 4855

Consumers with general food safety questions can also contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888 674 6854.

Behind the brand

Asian America Trading, Inc. is a company based in Hayward, California. In this case, the firm recalled ready-to-eat Pangasius fish skin products distributed to California retailers.

Notably, FSIS identified the import eligibility issue during routine surveillance of products already in commerce.

Meanwhile, Source86 reached out to Asian America Trading for comment on how the products entered U.S. commerce but has not yet received a response.

Other relevant recalls

Other recent Source86 coverage highlights similar FSIS recalls involving import requirements and regulated food products:

• Shan Distribution Network Recalls Al Kabeer Breaded Swai Products Over Import Eligibility Issue
• Corte Argentino USA Recalls Raw Beef Products Over Import Reinspection Issue
• City Foods Recalls Pastrami and Corned Beef Over Possible Listeria Contamination

Regulatory context

FSIS oversees Siluriformes fish and fish products under federal inspection requirements. Additionally, imported products must meet U.S. eligibility requirements before entering commerce.

Notably, this recall follows another recent import eligibility case involving Shan Distribution Network. The company recalled breaded Swai products imported from the United Arab Emirates.

Together, the recalls highlight the importance of verifying country eligibility before importing regulated fish products. They also show that regulatory issues can prompt recalls even without identified contamination or reported illnesses.

Ensuring safe eats

Ultimately, this recall highlights the importance of verifying regulatory requirements throughout the import process. Strong supplier and eligibility checks can help identify compliance issues before products reach consumers.

Meanwhile, consumers should check their pantries for the recalled fish skin products. Affected packages should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

Some fish species, including Siluriformes catfish, fall under USDA rather than FDA, and Source86 checks species and country eligibility before importing any seafood snack. Importing fish-based snacks? Ask us which agency’s rules apply.