The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0678-2017·Announced 2016-12-14

Taiwan Seafood Recalls Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat Due to Histamine

Taiwan Seafood & Fish Corporation is recalling 250 cases of Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat due to high levels of histamine. The product was distributed in New York, California, and Massachusetts.

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 agency classification is FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the potential for significant health effects from high histamine levels.

Plain-English summary

Taiwan Seafood & Fish Corporation has initiated a recall of Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat. The recall involves 250 cases, totaling 5,500 pounds, of the product. Each case contains 22 one-pound packages.

The recall was initiated because the product contains high levels of histamine. The affected product was distributed in New York, California, and Massachusetts. The product code is 6037.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat, 22 lbs./case, 5500 lbs Two boxes per case, 11 one pound packages per box, 22 one pound packages per case
Manufacturer
Taiwan Seafood & Fish Corporation
Category
Food — Seafood
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 (1)

  • 6037

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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