Country of Origin: China, farmed

Tilapia, Carbon Monoxide (as a Preservative to Promote Color Retention).

Thaw under refrigeration immediately before use. Remove from the vacuum package before thawing. Thawing Instructions: Refrigerator: Remove desired quantity of fillets form bag. Remove fillets from individual vacuum pouches. Place fillets in the refrigerator for 24 hours prior to cooking. Once thawed, pour off any excess water. Quick Thaw: For quick thaw, remove desired quantity of fillets from vacuum pouches. Rinse under cold running water until completely thawed. Cooking Directions (appliances vary; cooking times are approximate): Bake: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Bake fillets for 6-8 minutes, turning once. Fillets should flake with a fork when done. Fry: Preheat vegetable oil to 365 degrees F. Coat fillets with breading of choice and fry for 3-4 minutes, turning at least once. Fillets should flake with a fork when done. Microwave: Place fillets in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Fillets should flake with a fork when done. Let stand for 1 minute before serving. Cook to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily. Keep frozen. Do not refreeze once thawed. Important, keep frozen until used.