AJC International Early Dawn Recall: FDA Class II

Why it was recalled

Early Dawn Whole Tilapia was sampled and found positive for the antibiotic, Sulfadiazine.

Product description

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.

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot No.: 1985507; Production Date: 08/12/2017; Best Used By Date: 02/12/2019

Where it was sold

What to do if you have this product

Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0563-2018
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: Dec 22, 2017
FDA report date: Jan 10, 2018
Quantity: 169 cases
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm: AJC International, Inc.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0563-2018, exactly as published.

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City: Atlanta
State: GA
Status: Terminated
Country: United States
Event ID: 78829
Address: 1000 Abernathy Rd Ste 600
Code information: Lot No.: 1985507; Production Date: 08/12/2017; Best Used By Date: 02/12/2019
Postal code: 30328-5647
Report date: Jan 10, 2018
Product type: Food
Recall number: F-0563-2018
Classification: Class II
Recalling firm: AJC International, Inc.
Product quantity: 169 cases
Termination date: Apr 27, 2020
Reason for recall: Early Dawn Whole Tilapia was sampled and found positive for the antibiotic, Sulfadiazine.
Voluntary / mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description: 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.
Distribution pattern: PA
Recall initiation date: Dec 22, 2017
Initial firm notification: E-Mail
Center classification date: Jan 10, 2018

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-0563-2018, published Jan 10, 2018. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

Last checked against FDA data: Oct 2, 2026. Content last changed: Oct 2, 2026.

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AJC International Early Dawn Recall

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