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SevereFDA (Food)·H-0543-2025·Announced 2025-08-20

Sysco Classic Tuna Salad recalled for potential Listeria contamination

Sysco Classic Tuna Salad (5lb, 779 cases) is recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes from recalled Japanese Style Breadcrumbs. The affected product was distributed to foodservice facilities across 29 states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is classified as FDA Class I by the agency. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls require a minimum score of 4, regardless of reported illness status. The hazard is Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Sysco Classic Tuna Salad, a ready-to-eat foodservice product in 5-pound clear plastic tubs, is being recalled. The product was distributed by Sysco Corporation to restaurants, catering services, and other foodservice facilities.

The recall is due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The source of contamination is Japanese Style Breadcrumbs from Newly Weds Foods that were used in the product and have been recalled.

The affected product includes 779 cases with lot codes 1420043323 (Use By August 25, 2025) and 1420046640 (Use By September 1, 2025). Distribution spanned 29 states: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Foodservice facilities and consumers who have this product should contact Sysco or their distributor for instructions on handling or returning the recalled product.

The recalled product

Product
Sysco Classic Tuna Salad, Reorder #6724249, net wt. 5lb. Foodservice item. Product is packaged in clear printed plastic tub with printed lid. Keep Refrigerated. Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, TX 77077 UPC on 5lb. Sysco TUB/Lid: 74865 80038 GTIN on Master Case (2/5#
Manufacturer
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Foodservice / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
  • listeria

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 1420043323 Use By: AUG/25/25 Lot 1420046640 Use By: SEP/1/25

Distribution

Distributed in 29 states:

  • AR
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • ND
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WI

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