The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2398-2017·Announced 2017-07-19

Pacific Wave Yellow Fin Tuna Loins Recalled for Hepatitis A

P & E Foods Inc is recalling Pacific Wave Yellow Fin Tuna loins after testing revealed a positive result for Hepatitis A.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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

P & E Foods Inc is voluntarily recalling two 30-pound cases of Pacific Wave Yellow Fin Tuna loins. The product is a product of Indonesia and was imported by Unified Seafood Co., Inc. The recall is limited to Lot 701 Series/Code C1921-C2212.

The firm initiated the recall after testing tuna loins received from a supplier and obtaining a positive result for Hepatitis A. The source text does not specify the number of affected units beyond the two cases mentioned in the structured data, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

The affected product was distributed to one customer in Hawaii for overseas distribution. Consumers who possess this specific product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Pacific Wave Yellow Fin Tuna loins; 30 lb. cases. Product of Indonesia; Imported by Unified Seafood Co., Inc.
Manufacturer
P & E Foods Inc
Affected units
2

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)

  • Lot 701 Series/Code C1921-C2212.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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