The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0805-2024·Announced 2024-02-07

Multiple Tuna Products Recalled Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Ocean Group Inc. is recalling tuna products distributed in California due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination identified through FDA environmental sampling.

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: This is an FDA Class I recall, which per the severity rubric is classified as Severe (score 4) and never lower. The contamination involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen identified through FDA environmental sampling.

Plain-English summary

Ocean Group Inc. is recalling tuna products distributed in California. The recalled products include fresh tuna from multiple origins—Hawaii, Spain, Japan, Mexico, and others—totaling 166 pieces with expiration dates between December 11 and December 29.

The recall was initiated following FDA environmental sampling that revealed positive findings for Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall.

The affected products were distributed only in California. Consumers who have purchased these tuna items should not consume them. Anyone who has consumed these products and experiences symptoms should contact their healthcare provider. Retailers and distributors in California should immediately remove these products from shelves and cease distribution.

The recalled product

Product
201000 TUNA, HAWAII #1 USA W LB 201002 TUNA HAWAII #1 USA W LB 201200 TUNA FRESH, WILD Y/F,B/E #2 GRADE 201300 TUNA BLUEFIN SPAIN SPA F LB 201301 TUNA BLUEFIN SPAIN (SE) SPAIN F LB 201304 TUNA BLUEFIN SPAIN G&G SPAIN F LB 201508 TUNA BLUE FIN GG JAPAN FR JPN F LB 201900 TU
Manufacturer
Ocean Group Inc.
Hazard
  • listeria

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)

  • Expiration date: Dec 11-Dec 29

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • CA