Foodservicedirect - Reviews and experiences

I first saw these in the frozen aisle because a coworker thought they were a quick dinner fix. Figured I’d try the breaded cod fillets first. The coating looked fine. The inside did not. The flesh was gray-brown and kind of gummy, like it’d been sitting too long. The texture was off right away. It didn’t taste like ordinary fishiness. It had that stale, off kind of flavour. My fingers kept the smell for hours, even after washing. I didn’t want to eat more, so I complained and got a store credit. Then I tried the catfish. It arrived looking okay, there was a decent amount, but the smell returned when I cooked it. Frying didn’t fix it. My stomach reacted, so I stopped after a few bites. I ordered the shrimp and crab egg rolls last, hoping for a win. The crab inside was brown and had a strong fishy taste. The shrimp pieces were inconsistent too — a few were fine, some were rubbery. So, overall, inconsistent quality across the packs. Not all of it was completely ruined; a few items were edible and filled a plate, but the problems were frequent enough that I wouldn’t rely on these for guests. They feel cheap and processed in places. If you try them, check the colour and smell before cooking. And be ready to return stuff. I’m not saying throw everything out immediately, just don’t expect consistent fresh-tasting seafood.