The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0472-2021·Announced 2021-04-28

Quirch Foods Recalls Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Portions Due to Histamines

Quirch Foods is recalling 55 cases of frozen yellowfin tuna portions due to fish decomposition and histamines. The product was distributed domestically in Puerto Rico.

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 classified this recall as Class II. According to the severity rubric, an FDA Class II recall is assigned a score of 4 (Severe), particularly when associated with significant hazards like histamines which can cause adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Quirch Foods is voluntarily recalling 55 cases of Yellowfin Tuna portions, Frozen IVP-CO Treated, Net WT 20 LBS, Size 1 LB. The recall is due to fish decomposition and histamines. The specific product is identified by Lot # 1413632 and a Best by Date of 9/7/2022.

The recalled product was distributed domestically in Puerto Rico. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, which indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and best by date listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Yellowfin Tuna portions Frozen IVP-CO Treated, Net WT 20 LBS, Size 1 LB.
Manufacturer
QUIRCH FOODS

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 (2)

  • Lot # 1413632
  • Best by Date: 9/7/2022

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.