The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2763-2015·Announced 2015-07-01

Osamu Recalls Frozen Ground Tuna Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Osamu Corporation is recalling specific lots of frozen ground tuna due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to restaurants in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada.

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 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 agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Osamu Corporation is recalling frozen ground tuna 22lbs/case due to potential Salmonella contamination."

Plain-English summary

Osamu Corporation is voluntarily recalling frozen ground tuna, packaged in 22-pound cases, due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The recalled product is identified by Lot #88569 (500 cases) and Lot #98569 (400 cases). The product is labeled as "Frozen Tuna Fillet" on the outer shipping cardboard box and is marked "Restaurant Supply Only." It is packed for Mutual Trading Co., Inc. in Los Angeles, California, and is a product of Indonesia.

The affected product was distributed within the United States to California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. There are no foreign consignees for this recall. The product is ROP (Retort Pouch) and is packed in white cardboard boxes within larger shipping cardboard boxes.

Consumers and businesses who have purchased or received this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should not be consumed. Businesses should contact the recalling firm or their supplier for further instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen Tuna Ground Indonesia/Wild Caught Label on outer shipping cardboard box: Frozen Tuna Fillet Restaurant Supply Only Packed For: Mutual Trading Co., Inc. LA, CA 90013 Product of Indonesia Product is ROP. Packages are packed in a white cardboard box and then…
Manufacturer
Osamu Corporation

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 #88569 and #98569

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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