The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0624-2016·Announced 2016-03-02

CSFPDX Recalls Wild Albacore Tuna Cans Due to Under-Processing Concerns

CSFPDX, LLC is voluntarily recalling 142 cans of Wild Albacore Tuna because they may be under-processed, posing a risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a high-risk pathogen (Clostridium botulinum) that can cause serious injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

CSFPDX, LLC is voluntarily recalling 142 cans of "CSFISHERY COMMUNITY SUPPORTED FISHERY Wild Albacore Tuna, 64 oz." The product is identified by the code OCK 16AAPR2017 and features a black ink label on an off-white background with no UPC. The cans contain Oregon Albacore Tuna and Sea Salt.

The recall was initiated after the manufacturing firm notified CSFPDX, LLC that the products were possibly under-processed. Under-processed seafood can lead to contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a pathogen that causes botulism.

The affected product was distributed to the company's own retail store and three restaurants in Oregon. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Labeled "CSFISHERY COMMUNITY SUPPORTED FISHERY Wild Albacore Tuna, 64 oz.., Ingredients: Oregon Albacore Tuna, Sea Salt" Label is black ink on an off white label. No UPC
Manufacturer
CSFPDX, LLC
Affected units
142

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)

  • OCK 16AAPR2017

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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