Frozen Yellowfin Tuna, Product of Vietnam, Packaged under the following bran...
FDA Recall #F-0588-2020 — Class II — September 10, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-0588-2020 |
| Date Initiated | September 10, 2019 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Truong Phu Xanh Co., |
| Location | Quang Ngai, N/A |
| Country | Vietnam |
Product Description
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna, Product of Vietnam, Packaged under the following brands and cuts: Tidal Seafood Tuna Round Steak, size 6 - 8 oz, Size 8 - 10 oz, pack 2X10 lbs; and Sea Mart PREMIUM FROZEN YELLOWFIN TUNA LOINS 5-8 LBS IVP, 30 LBS; Sea Mart GRADE AAA FROZEN YELLOWFIN TUNA SAKU 12-16 IVP, 10 LBS; Sea Mart PREMIUM FROZEN YELLOWFIN TUNA STEAKS 8 OZ IVP, 10 LBS; Sea Mart GRADE AAA TUNA CUBE 0.8 OZ IVP, 10 LBS; and PACIFICA FROZEN SEAFOODS, Tuna Round Steak Size 6 OZ IVP, 20 LBS; Tuna Round Steak Size 8 OZ IVP, 20 LBS; J DELUCA FISH COMPANY, INC. TUNA LOIN CC 5 -8 LBS IVP, 30 LBS; TUNA CUBE SIZE 1 INCH IVP, 10 LBS; TUNA SAKU 10-12 OZ IVP, 10 LBS; TUNA SAKU 12-16 OZ IVP, 10 LBS; and Packaged under the FULL MOON FISH Brand - TUNA LOIN 1-3 LBS IVP, 30 LBS; TUNA LOIN 3 -5 LBS IVP 30 LBS; TUNA LOIN 5- 8 LBS IVP 30 LBS; TUNA STEAK 4 OZ IVP, 10 LBS; TUNA STEAK 6 OZ IVP, 10 LBS; TUNA STEAK 8 OZ IVP, 10 LBS; TUNA SAKU 8 -12 OZ IVP, 10 LBS; TUNA SAKU 12-16 OZ IVP, 10 LBS; FROZEN YELLOWFISH TUNA CUBE 2.8 CM IVP, 10 LBS; and TUNA KING brand - TUNA LOIN 5 -8 LBS IVP, 30 LBS; TUNA MEDALLIONS 2-3 OZ IVP, 10 LBS; TUNA STEAK 4 OZ IVP, 10 LBS; TUNA STEAK 6 OZ IVP, 10 LBS; TUNA STEAK 8 OZ IVP, 10 LBS; TUNA SAKU 12-16 OZ IVP, 10 LBS; and MiCal SEAFOOD Brand: Tuna Loins AAA 3-5LB IVP, 30lb; Tuna Loins AAA 5-8 LB IVP, 30 lb.; Tuna POKE AAA 1.5 cm IVP and 2cm IVP, 10 lb.; Tuna Steaks AAA, 4oz, 6oz, 8oz, 1 oz, 10 lb., IVP and Tuna Steaks AA 4oz, 6oz, 8oz, 10 oz, 10 lb.; Tuna Ground Meat AAA IVP, 10 lb.; Tuna Saku AAA 8-12 OZ IVP, 10 lb., Tuna Saku 12-16 oz IVP, 10lb. .
Reason for Recall
Elevated histamine levels.
Classification
Class II — A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Distribution Pattern
Direct Distribution to FL, RI, CA, NJ
Product Quantity
915,510 pounds plus 3,645 cases
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
Tidal Seafood: Lot 1008, with production date 6/25/2019 and expiry date 6/25/2021; and Sea Mart: ALL LOTS WITH PRODUCTION DATES: 019022 019159 019189 AND EXIPRY DATES: 021022, 021159, 021189; and Pacifica Frozen Seafoods: ALL LOT WITH PRODUCTION DATE: 01/04/2019 AND EXIPRY DATE: 01/04/2021; and J DELUCA FISH COMPANY, INC.: ALL LOT WITH PRODUCTION DATE: 07/01/2019 AND EXIPRY DATE: 07/01/2021; Full Moon Fish: ALL LOT WITH PRODUCTION DATES: 09/05/2019 & 21/05/2019 AND EXIPRY DATES: 09/05/2021 & 21/05/2021; and Tuna King: ALL LOT WITH PRODUCTION DATE: 13/06/2019 AND EXIPRY DATE: 13/06/2021; and MiCal Seafood: All Lots with Production Dates 04/01/2019 through 5/31/2019.
What Should You Do?
Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.
In most cases, yes. Retailers are typically notified to accept returns of recalled products and issue refunds, regardless of whether you have a receipt. Check with the store where you purchased the item. Some manufacturers also offer direct refunds — contact the recalling firm using the information in the official recall notice. If you purchased the product online, contact the retailer's customer service with your order number. In either case, you generally do not need original packaging, though retaining the product label with the lot code or UPC can speed up the process.
Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.
The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.