The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0462-2020·Announced 2020-01-15

Sym-Pac Recalls Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steaks Due to Histamine Levels

Sym-Pac International Inc is recalling 2,000 cases of frozen Yellowfin Tuna Round Steaks after customer reports of illness and high histamine levels were identified.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves reported illnesses, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating (FDA Class II with hospitalization reports or significant injury reports).

Plain-English summary

Sym-Pac International Inc is recalling 2,000 cases of Tidal Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Round Steaks. The product consists of frozen Thunnus Albacares steaks, individually vacuum-packed in 6-8 oz portions within 20 lb cases. The affected product carries a production code of 01/04/2019 and was distributed globally by Global Protein Group, Irvine, CA.

The recall was initiated after a customer notified the company of reports of illness following the consumption of the tuna steaks. Subsequent testing revealed high levels of histamines in the product. The distribution pattern indicates that the product was sold to one customer in California.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific production code and product description. If the product is found, it should not be consumed. Consumers may contact the recalling firm for further information or to arrange for a refund or replacement, as per standard recall procedures.

The recalled product

Product
Tidal Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Round Steaks; Frozen Thunnus Albacares; Net Wt.: 20 lbs. 6-8 oz. individually vacuumed packed steaks distributed Globally by: Global Protein Group, Irvine, CA

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)

  • Production code of 01/04/2019

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: