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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- Category
- Food — Frozen Seafood
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.
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