The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0169-2020·Announced 2019-11-13

Azuma Foods Recalls Frozen Saba Misozuke for Listeria Risk

Azuma Foods International is recalling 8 cases of Frozen Saba Misozuke (seasoned Mackerel) distributed in Hawaii due to presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Azuma Foods International, Inc. is recalling 8 cases of Frozen Saba Misozuke (seasoned Mackerel), Product # 51108, Lot 0033797. The product is a 12-pack of 5 pieces (1.76 lbs./800g) per case, produced in Thailand and distributed in Hawaii only.

The recall was initiated after Direct Account randomly tested two products and obtained presumptive positive results for Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific lot number and product details. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen Saba Misozuke; (seasoned Mackerel) Product # 51108, Not for Retail 12 pkg/5pc(1.76lbs./800g)/ case Distributed by: Azuma Foods International, Inc., U.S.A. Hayward, CA Product of Thailand
Hazard
Affected units
8

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)

  • Lot 0033797

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Azuma Foods International Inc USA under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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