The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1611-2018·Announced 2018-07-18

FDA Recalls Frozen Tilapia Fillets Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

R F A Inc. is recalling frozen natural tilapia fillets packed for Osamu Corporation due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

R F A Inc. is recalling 260 cases of 20 lbs each (5,200 lbs total) of Frozen Natural Tilapia + Belly V-Pack. The product is farm-raised tilapia, a product of Costa Rica, packed for Osamu Corporation in Carson, California. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product is identified by RFA Lot #50473 and Osamu Lot #290616, with an expiration date of 13/1/2019. The fillets range in size from 3.5 to 5.5 oz. The distribution was limited to US consignees in California.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific lot numbers and expiration date listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen Natural Tilapia + Belly V-Pack, Farm Raised Tilapia, Product of Costa Rica, Packed for Osamu Corporation Carson, California 90810
Manufacturer
R F A Inc.
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 (2)

  • RFA Lot #50473
  • Osamu Lot #290616 Expiration Date 13/1/2019

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: