The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2329-2017·Announced 2017-06-14

Hilo Fish Company Recalls Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Cubes for Hepatitis A

Hilo Fish Company Inc. is recalling 199 cases of frozen yellowfin tuna cubes after independent lab testing found positive results for Hepatitis A.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hilo Fish Company Inc. is recalling 199 cases of frozen yellowfin tuna cubes, random, individually vacuum packed in 15 lb. cases. The product is branded as Krimson Product, imported from the Philippines, and contains frozen tuna and tasteless smoke to promote color retention. The specific lot number is 173448, with a production date code of 705342 and an expiration date of April 1, 2019.

The recall was initiated because independent lab testing found positive results for Hepatitis A in the tuna products. The affected product was distributed in California and Texas.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and expiration date listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen Yellowfin tuna cubes, random; Individually vacuum packed; 15 lb. case. Product of the Philippines; Brand - Krimson Product; UPC 10664183002946 Ingredient: - Frozen Tuna and tasteless smoke - to promote color retention. Imported by Hilo Fish Company Inc., Hono
Manufacturer
Hilo Fish Company Inc
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 (3)

  • Production date code: 705342
  • Lot number: 173448
  • Expiration dates: 2019-04-01

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Hilo Fish Company Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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