Takumi brand frozen tuna ground meat, raw but ready to eat, vacuum packaged units in fiber boxes, net wt. 11 lbs. per bo
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for Takumi brand frozen tuna ground meat, raw but ready to eat, vacuum packaged unit by Tokai Denpun USA Inc. Reason: Histamine, high total plate count, coliforms, and E.coli (serotype is unknown)..
Details
Source
Food Recall
External ID
F-0409-2024
Action Date
2023-11-22
Status
Terminated
Category
food
Product Description
Takumi brand frozen tuna ground meat, raw but ready to eat, vacuum packaged units in fiber boxes, net wt. 11 lbs. per box. individual units were sold by weight at the point of sale. Product of Fiji, and imported by Tokai Denpun USA INC. Bellevue, WA. Vacuum package label is read in parts: Product of Fiji - Frozen Tuna Ground Meat, Keep Frozen.
Lot/Code Info: No codes printed on master cases or on vacuum original packages. The firm assigned their internal warehouse inventory system lot code for ground tuna for the first shipment as W7032594. However, upon return, the cases were assigned a new lot code W7034335 to segregate it away from the rest of the shipment in the warehouse inventory system. The second shipment internal lot code for the ground tuna is W7034472.
Quantity Affected: 686 cases
Reason for Recall
Histamine, high total plate count, coliforms, and E.coli (serotype is unknown).
Distribution
Distributed in CA, NC, NV, and TX between August 2021 and September 2021.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2021-10-05
Company
Redmond, WA
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 145 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Tokai Denpun USA Inc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Tokai Denpun USA Inc have FDA actions?
This is the only FDA action we have on record for Tokai Denpun USA Inc in our database.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-0409-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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