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.
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 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
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