The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2268-2017·Announced 2017-05-31

Tropic Fish Hawaii Recalls Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Cubes for Hepatitis A

Tropic Fish Hawaii is recalling 150 cases of Reel Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Hilo Cubes because the product tested positive for hepatitis A. The affected tuna was distributed on the Island of Oahu.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Tropic Fish Hawaii, LLC is voluntarily recalling 150 cases of Reel Fresh Yellowfin Tuna Hilo Cubes. The product consists of 15 lb. cases containing one 15 lb. bag of frozen raw tuna cubes. The tuna is wild-caught and a product of Indonesia. The specific items involved carry the UPC 664183001454.

The recall was initiated because the frozen raw tuna tested positive for hepatitis A. The affected product was distributed to the Island of Oahu. Specific lot codes associated with the recall include manufacturing lot code 633671, Los Angeles warehouse lot number 174127, storage facility lot code 5005125, and Hilo/Tropic Fish lot number 609149.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot codes and UPC listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Yellowfin Tuna Hilo Cubes, Random cut. 15 lb. cases. (1 x 15 lb. bags per case) Brand name: Reel Fresh UPC: 664183001454 Ingredients: Frozen tuna and carbon monoxide (to promote color retention). Product of Indonesia, Wild Caught
Manufacturer
Tropic Fish Hawaii, LLC
Category
Food — Frozen 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 (1)

  • Manufacturing lot code 633671

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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