The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0826-2013·Announced 2012-12-26

Unified Seafood Recalls Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loin for Scombroid Toxin

Unified Seafood Company is recalling frozen yellowfin tuna loins due to possible contamination with scombroid toxin.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen/toxin (Scombroid Toxin) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Unified Seafood Company, Inc. is recalling 1,333 cases of Frozen Tuna Loins 3/5, 30lbs. (UPC 8 29838 82310 7). The recall is being conducted due to possible contamination with Scombroid Toxin.

The affected product was distributed nationwide in the US, specifically in California and Washington, as well as to Canada. The specific lot and code numbers for the recalled product are 93514 (436-9), 93453 (431-4), and 93431 (426-8).

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot and code numbers against the list provided. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen Tuna Loins 3/5, 30lbs., UPC 8 29838 82310 7.
Manufacturer
Unified Seafood Company., Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
1,333

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 and (Code): 93514 (436-9) 93453 (431-4) 93431 (426-8)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

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