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BabyGirl Rosie · 07-26-2012, 01:39 PM

I am in shock today. I went to Walmart to pick up some Tilapia to feed my girls. I go to the frozen fish section. I noticed one said Tilapia filets and the other said all natural Tilapia. So I turn the packages over to see the differences. But what caught my eye was that the Tilapia came from China.

. If China treats are bad for our dogs I'm pretty sure ths fish is too.

. I am very discouraged after seeing this. And very disappointed with Walmart.

My family has been told to check all packaging on food from here on out. Also found this article. FDA Fish Recall | Politicol Commentary News. Maybe everyone else already knew this. I didn't and I can honestly say I am just shocked. The natural Tilapia came from Costa Rica.

Ellie May · 07-26-2012, 01:50 PM

Most of the tilapia here comes from China also. Itis sad. Stuck feeding it to Ellie a few ties. WAs not pleased.

LunasMomma · 07-26-2012, 01:51 PM

Yipes! China makes everything these days. I bought a new head for one of my mops last night, though, made in the USA

I'd be scared to feed anything from China, too. I do check labels and try not to purchase anything from there. They already own our country, I refuse to make them any richer. If we all did this, we might get back to the way it used to be.

Anyone else remember when Walmart proudly featured mostly "Made in the USA" stuff?!?!

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-26-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LunasMomma

Yipes! China makes everything these days. I bought a new head for one of my mops last night, though, made in the USA

I'd be scared to feed anything from China, too. I do check labels and try not to purchase anything from there. They already own our country, I refuse to make them any richer. If we all did this, we might get back to the way it used to be.

Anyone else remember when Walmart proudly featured mostly "Made in the USA" stuff?!?!

I do. When Sam was alive. It has all changed since his death.

jadabug · 07-26-2012, 02:46 PM

Rhonda until you texted me I had no idea!! OMG I have been eating that Tilapia from walmart..not for the kiddos...but me

I took it out of the bag when I put it in the freezer,but it was the red bag you sent me a pic of

I love tilapia..so I guess I will buy it fresh from another store..but I think it is imported too and says previously frozen on the label

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-26-2012, 03:20 PM

Scary isn't it?

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-26-2012, 03:51 PM

Get on Google y'all. Get ready for some shockers. There is a lot going on behind the scene that we are not aware of. I know some sources are not creditable but some of these are. I think we need to clear our land and grow our own food. I also read where teenagers there have to work 80 hours a week at 0.14 per hour. Horrible!

SweetPea53 · 07-26-2012, 03:53 PM

I have some frozen Tilapia in my freezer made by Waterfront Bistro...I had to take it out and check it after reading these posts....my packages say that it is distributed by Lucerne Foods, I phoned the Lucerne Foods, gave them the package barcodes and lot numbers and was informed that these packages came from the good ole USA

capt_noonie · 07-26-2012, 06:19 PM

You have to be careful even when you buy it from the butcher. It will say the country it is from. Or not it will say imported. You have to ask what country. However, a lot of seafood, fish in particular, gets mislabeled. Sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose. So unless you really know fish, or catch them yourself, you really can't be for sure.

My lil friend · 07-26-2012, 06:35 PM

Most seafood sold in Aldi is also a product of China.

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-27-2012, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

You have to be careful even when you buy it from the butcher. It will say the country it is from. Or not it will say imported. You have to ask what country. However, a lot of seafood, fish in particular, gets mislabeled. Sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose. So unless you really know fish, or catch them yourself, you really can't be for sure.

Then how do we really know where our stuff is from?

.

Maximo · 07-27-2012, 03:37 PM

I'm going to start looking closer at things. Produce is the only thing I have been watching.

Lil Sis · 07-27-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by My lil friend

Most seafood sold in Aldi is also a product of China.

We had a aldi open near by. I don't like it. Even the frozen chicken has salt added!!

With fish, being in Florida, I am lucky. I buy from a local fish shop that buys off the boats. I can not imagaine buying fish that is from far away as china. It just doesn't make sense in my head .. but I guess I have learned something new-- scary.

Thanks Rhonda

yorkiemini · 07-27-2012, 05:55 PM

I love the canned mandarin oranges but haven't had any for years because I can't find any that are not a PRODUCT OF CHINA. Even the tomatoes at Krogers are from Mexico. It is getting to where you have to carefully study each label. I can't figure it out, because I have seen the mandarin orange groves in Southern California.

LunasMomma · 07-28-2012, 04:30 AM

No wonder the stores are so crowded and it also takes forever for me to shop----I'm so caught up with reading the labels on everything that it has become a fact-finding expedition

I second LilSis, living in South Florida we are very lucky to have access to fresh local fish. I never really liked fish much as a kid, but now I love it, probably because it's not frozen

07-26-2012, 01:39 PM	#1
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I Had No Idea I am in shock today. I went to Walmart to pick up some Tilapia to feed my girls. I go to the frozen fish section. I noticed one said Tilapia filets and the other said all natural Tilapia. So I turn the packages over to see the differences. But what caught my eye was that the Tilapia came from China. . If China treats are bad for our dogs I'm pretty sure ths fish is too. . I am very discouraged after seeing this. And very disappointed with Walmart. My family has been told to check all packaging on food from here on out. Also found this article. FDA Fish Recall \| Politicol Commentary News. Maybe everyone else already knew this. I didn't and I can honestly say I am just shocked. The natural Tilapia came from Costa Rica. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

07-26-2012, 01:50 PM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Most of the tilapia here comes from China also. Itis sad. Stuck feeding it to Ellie a few ties. WAs not pleased. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

07-26-2012, 01:51 PM	#3
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Yipes! China makes everything these days. I bought a new head for one of my mops last night, though, made in the USA I'd be scared to feed anything from China, too. I do check labels and try not to purchase anything from there. They already own our country, I refuse to make them any richer. If we all did this, we might get back to the way it used to be. Anyone else remember when Walmart proudly featured mostly "Made in the USA" stuff?!?! __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

07-26-2012, 02:46 PM	#5
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	Rhonda until you texted me I had no idea!! OMG I have been eating that Tilapia from walmart..not for the kiddos...but me I took it out of the bag when I put it in the freezer,but it was the red bag you sent me a pic of I love tilapia..so I guess I will buy it fresh from another store..but I think it is imported too and says previously frozen on the label __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

07-26-2012, 03:20 PM	#6
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Scary isn't it? __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

07-26-2012, 03:51 PM	#7
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Get on Google y'all. Get ready for some shockers. There is a lot going on behind the scene that we are not aware of. I know some sources are not creditable but some of these are. I think we need to clear our land and grow our own food. I also read where teenagers there have to work 80 hours a week at 0.14 per hour. Horrible! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

07-26-2012, 03:53 PM	#8
SweetPea53 ~Izzie~ My Lil' Sweetie Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So. California (Santa Clarita) Posts: 2,348	I have some frozen Tilapia in my freezer made by Waterfront Bistro...I had to take it out and check it after reading these posts....my packages say that it is distributed by Lucerne Foods, I phoned the Lucerne Foods, gave them the package barcodes and lot numbers and was informed that these packages came from the good ole USA __________________ Don't Worry, Be Happy

07-26-2012, 06:19 PM	#9
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	You have to be careful even when you buy it from the butcher. It will say the country it is from. Or not it will say imported. You have to ask what country. However, a lot of seafood, fish in particular, gets mislabeled. Sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose. So unless you really know fish, or catch them yourself, you really can't be for sure. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

07-26-2012, 06:35 PM	#10
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	Most seafood sold in Aldi is also a product of China.

07-27-2012, 03:37 PM	#12
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	I'm going to start looking closer at things. Produce is the only thing I have been watching. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

07-27-2012, 05:55 PM	#14
yorkiemini Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,285	I love the canned mandarin oranges but haven't had any for years because I can't find any that are not a PRODUCT OF CHINA. Even the tomatoes at Krogers are from Mexico. It is getting to where you have to carefully study each label. I can't figure it out, because I have seen the mandarin orange groves in Southern California. __________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car

07-28-2012, 04:30 AM	#15
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	No wonder the stores are so crowded and it also takes forever for me to shop----I'm so caught up with reading the labels on everything that it has become a fact-finding expedition I second LilSis, living in South Florida we are very lucky to have access to fresh local fish. I never really liked fish much as a kid, but now I love it, probably because it's not frozen __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna