The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0576-2018·Announced 2018-01-24

H.I.G. Corporation Recalls Frozen Tuna Fillet Saku Due to Listeria

H.I.G. Corporation is recalling 522 cases of frozen tuna fillet saku because customer testing detected Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

H.I.G. Corporation is recalling 522 cases of 22-pound frozen tuna fillet saku. The product is labeled for restaurant supply only and was packed in Carson, California. The recall was initiated after customer testing of the product found Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product is identified by Lot #117055 and has an expiration date of September 15, 2019. The tuna is wild-caught and produced in Indonesia. The recall covers distribution across numerous states, including California, Virginia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Maryland, Georgia, Texas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Washington, Colorado, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona, South Carolina, Utah, Michigan, Massachusetts, New York, Missouri, New Jersey, West Virginia, Oregon, Kansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Ohio, New Mexico, Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, and Florida.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and expiration date. If the product matches the description, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. This recall is classified as Class I by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen Tuna Fillet Saku (Restaurant Supply Only); 22 lbs./2 x 5 kgs. Wild caught: Handline with Hook. Keep Frozen - 18 degrees C or below Product of Indonesia; Packed for H.I.G. Corporation. Carson, CA
Manufacturer
H.I.G. Corporation
Hazard

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#117055
  • Expiration date 9-15-2019.

Distribution