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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Nov 9, 2019 (7 years ago)

Sushi grade yellowfin tuna individually wrapped in various… recall

Recalled by International Marine Products Inc. Houston · Houston, TX, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Pathogen: Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.

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What was recalled

Sushi grade yellowfin tuna individually wrapped in various product weights.

Quantity: 1695 Pounds (total for yellowfin and blue fin)

Food: Seafood & fish Salads, sandwiches & prepared foods

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

All product processed from 10/29/19 through 11/8/19

Where it was sold

FDA's distribution note: Houston and Austin areas.

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
International Marine Products Inc. Houston
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Nov 9, 2019
In FDA report of
Nov 27, 2019
Terminated
Feb 4, 2020
FDA recall number
F-0229-2020 · event 84253
Official record
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