The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0825-2013·Announced 2012-12-26

Red Chamber Recalls Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loin Due to Illness Complaints

Red Chamber Company is recalling frozen yellowfin tuna loin after customer complaints of scromboid illness. The recall covers 750 cases distributed nationwide.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves reported illnesses (scromboid), which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating involving significant injury reports or Class II classifications with health impacts.

Plain-English summary

Red Chamber Company is recalling 750 cases of Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loin 3/5, 30lbs/case. The recall is being conducted due to customer complaints regarding scromboid illnesses associated with consuming the product.

The affected product is identified by Lot# 172080-V and 172083-V. The product was distributed nationwide in the US, specifically in New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Hawaii, Kansas, Virginia, California, Colorado, and Nevada.

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

The recalled product

Product
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loin 3/5, 30lbs/case.
Affected units
750

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)

  • Lot# 172080-V and 172083-V

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 9 states specifically:

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