The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0086-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

Tuna Fillet and Loin Recall Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Mariscos Bahia Inc is recalling tuna fillets and loins due to possible salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to restaurants in Arizona and California.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen, and although no illnesses have been reported in the source text, the agency's classification governs the final score.

Plain-English summary

Mariscos Bahia Inc is recalling tuna fillets and loins packed in 10-50 lb. corrugated cardboard or Styrofoam boxes due to possible contamination with salmonella. The recalled product code is TUN003, and approximately 3,998.28 lbs. has been distributed.

The product was distributed to 179 customers, primarily restaurants, in Arizona and California through a network of 5 distributors (3 in California and 2 in Arizona).

Consumers and food service operators who have received this product should not use it. Persons in possession of the recalled tuna should return it to their supplier or contact Mariscos Bahia Inc directly. Consumers who have eaten this product and experience symptoms of salmonella infection—such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps—should seek medical attention and inform their healthcare provider of the possible exposure.

The recalled product

Product
Tuna (fillet and loins) packed in 10-50 lb. corrugated cardboard or Styrofoam boxes
Manufacturer
Mariscos Bahia Inc
Category
Food — Seafood
Hazard
  • salmonella

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Product code: TUN003

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Related recalls

Same category