Frozen Tuna Ground Meat Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination and Histamine
Takumi brand frozen tuna ground meat is being recalled due to bacterial contamination (E. coli, coliforms) and elevated histamine. The product was distributed in CA, NV, TX, and NC in August-September 2021.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: E. coli, a high-risk pathogen, is present along with coliforms and elevated total plate counts indicating bacterial contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. This FDA Class II recall fits the rubric criterion for score 3: high-risk pathogens without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
Takumi brand frozen tuna ground meat, imported by Tokai Denpun USA Inc (Bellevue, WA) from Fiji, is being recalled. The product is sold in vacuum-sealed packages within 11-pound fiber boxes. A total of 686 cases have been identified in this recall.
The recall was issued because the product contains histamine, elevated total plate counts, coliforms, and E. coli (serotype unknown). These contaminants indicate bacterial contamination and present a risk of foodborne illness.
The affected product was distributed between August and September 2021 in California, Nevada, Texas, and North Carolina. The recalled lots have internal warehouse codes W7032594, W7034335, and W7034472.
Consumers should not consume this product. Anyone who has eaten this product and experiences symptoms of foodborne illness—such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain—should seek medical attention.
The recalled product
- Product
- Takumi brand frozen tuna ground meat, raw but ready to eat, vacuum packaged units in fiber boxes, net wt. 11 lbs. per box. individual units were sold by weight at the point of sale. Product of Fiji, and imported by Tokai Denpun USA INC. Bellevue, WA. Vacuum package label is read
- Manufacturer
- Tokai Denpun USA Inc
- Category
- Food — Seafood / Frozen
- Hazard
- histamine
- e-coli
- coliform-bacteria
- high-plate-count
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)
- upon return
Distribution
Distributed in 4 states:
- CA
- NC
- NV
- TX
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