Buckhead Tuna
Reason The Firm was notified by NJ Department of Health of two samples collected from tuna with reported high levels of scombrotoxin.
Frozen ground tuna recall
Recalled by Jensen Tuna Inc · Houma, LA, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Pathogen: Salmonella
Salmonella is the most common cause of food recalls for bacteria, often in eggs, produce, nuts and spices.
The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.
What was recalled
Frozen ground tuna, 1 lb package, 20 packages/case
Quantity: 46,336 lbs
Food: Seafood & fish
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.
Lot codes Z266, Z271, Z272
Where it was sold
Arizona California Florida Illinois Louisiana Maryland Minnesota New York Texas Washington
FDA's distribution note: MD, FL, LA, IL, CA, WA, NY, MN, AZ, TX
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
- Jensen Tuna Inc
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Apr 15, 2019
- In FDA report of
- May 22, 2019
- Terminated
- Jun 23, 2020
- FDA recall number
- F-1343-2019 · event 82628
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search
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