The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2330-2017·Announced 2017-06-14

Hilo Fish Company Recalls Tuna Steaks Due to Hepatitis A

Hilo Fish Company is recalling Krimson Brand Tuna Steaks 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 at least 4. The presence of a confirmed positive test for Hepatitis A, a serious infectious disease, elevates the risk to the highest level, warranting a score of 5.

Plain-English summary

Hilo Fish Company Inc is recalling 70 cases of Krimson Brand Tuna Steaks. The product consists of 8 oz. individually vacuum-packed bags sold in 10 lb. cases. The tuna is a product of Vietnam and contains frozen tuna and tasteless smoke to promote color retention.

The recall was initiated because independent lab testing found positive results for Hepatitis A in the tuna products. The affected units have a production date code of 627152, lot number 166623, and an expiration date of October 1, 2018. The product was distributed in California and Texas.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Tuna Steaks, 8 oz. individually vacuum packed bags; Krimson Brand, Product of Vietnam; 10 lb. cases; Ingredients: frozen tuna and tasteless smoke to promote color retention. UPC: 10664183000751
Manufacturer
Hilo Fish Company 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)

  • Production date code: 627152
  • Lot number: 166623
  • Expiration date: 2018-10-01

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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