East Bay Seafood Recalls Frozen Yellow Fin Tuna Loins for Histamine Levels
East Bay Seafood Co., Inc. is recalling 30,360 pounds of frozen yellow fin tuna loins imported from Vietnam because testing revealed histamine levels over 50 ppm.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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. According to the severity rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a score of 4 (Severe), particularly when associated with significant health risks such as histamine toxicity, even if specific hospitalization reports are not detailed in the provided text snippet.
Plain-English summary
East Bay Seafood Co., Inc. is recalling 30,360 pounds (688 cases) of frozen yellow fin tuna loins. The product is described as "Frozen Yellow Fin Tuna Loins (AAA)Co Treated Skinless Frozen. 44 lbs./carton (3-4 Loins/Case)" and was imported from Vietnam. The recall involves Lot #288381 with day codes of 04-10-12, 04-11-12, and 04-12-12.
The recall was initiated because the tuna tested positive for histamines at levels exceeding 50 ppm. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The affected product was distributed in Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific lot and day codes listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Frozen Yellow Fin Tuna Loins (AAA)Co Treated Skinless Frozen. 44 lbs./carton (3-4 Loins/Case) Imported from Vietnam
- Manufacturer
- East Bay Seafood Co., Inc.
- Category
- Food — Seafood
- 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 (3)
- Lot#288381 (Day Code: 04-10-12
- 04-11-12
- 04-12-12)
Distribution
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