Tuna Steaks
Reason Independent lab testing found positive results for Hepatitis A in tuna products.
Frozen Yellowfin tuna cubes recall
Recalled by Hilo Fish Company Inc · Hilo, HI, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Independent lab testing found positive results for Hepatitis A in tuna products.
Pathogen: Hepatitis A
A virus spread through contaminated produce and seafood.
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 Yellowfin tuna cubes, random; Individually vacuum packed; 15 lb. case. Product of the Philippines; Brand - Krimson Product; UPC 10664183002946 Ingredient: - Frozen Tuna and tasteless smoke - to promote color retention. Imported by Hilo Fish Company Inc., Honolulu, HI.
Quantity: 199 cases , 15 x 1 lb. packages per case.
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.
Production date code: 705342, Lot number: 173448; Expiration dates: 2019-04-01
Where it was sold
California Texas
FDA's distribution note: CA, , 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
- Hilo Fish Company Inc
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- May 17, 2017
- In FDA report of
- Jun 14, 2017
- Terminated
- Sep 28, 2017
- FDA recall number
- F-2329-2017 · event 77318
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search
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