The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1343-2019·Announced 2019-05-22

Jensen Tuna Recalls Frozen Ground Tuna Due to Salmonella Risk

Jensen Tuna Inc is recalling frozen ground tuna packages due to a potential contamination with Salmonella. The product was distributed to multiple states.

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 I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Jensen Tuna Inc is recalling 46,336 lbs of frozen ground tuna, sold in 1 lb packages (20 packages per case), due to a potential contamination with Salmonella. The recall affects specific lot codes: Z266, Z271, and Z272.

The affected product was distributed in Maryland, Florida, Louisiana, Illinois, California, Washington, New York, Minnesota, Arizona, and Texas.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot codes and stop using the product if it matches the recalled lots. They should contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen ground tuna, 1 lb package, 20 packages/case
Manufacturer
Jensen Tuna Inc

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 (3)

  • Lot codes Z266
  • Z271
  • Z272

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states: