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Hilo Fish Company Inc Recall: Independent lab testing found positive results for Hepatitis A in tuna products.

United States

TerminatedClass I

Company
Hilo Fish Company Inc
Product
Frozen Yellowfin tuna cubes, random; Individually vacuum pa…
Recall date
May 17, 2017
Terminated
September 28, 2017
Source
FDA

Reason for recall

Independent lab testing found positive results for Hepatitis A in tuna products.

  1. - Recall initiated
  2. - Reported by source
  3. - Recall terminated
Recalled products
Product description UPC Quantity Lot / code information
Frozen Yellowfin tuna cubes, random; Individually vacuum packed; 15 lb. case. Product of the Philippines; Brand - Krimson Product; UPC 10664183002946 Ingredient: - Frozen Tuna and tasteless smoke - to promote color retention. Imported by Hilo Fish Company Inc., Honolulu, HI. 10664183002946 199 cases , 15 x 1 lb. packages per case. Production date code: 705342, Lot number: 173448; Expiration dates: 2019-04-01

Distribution

  • CA
  • TX

Official source record

Agency
FDA
Dataset
FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)
Recall number
F-2329-2017
Event ID
77318
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Company
Hilo Fish Company Inc
Product description
Frozen Yellowfin tuna cubes, random; Individually vacuum packed; 15 lb. case. Product of the Philippines; Brand - Krimson Product; UPC 10664183002946 Ingredient: - Frozen Tuna and tasteless smoke - to promote color retention. Imported by Hilo Fish Company Inc., Honolulu, HI.
Quantity
199 cases , 15 x 1 lb. packages per case.
Reason
Independent lab testing found positive results for Hepatitis A in tuna products.
Recall initiation date
May 17, 2017
Report date
June 14, 2017
Classification date
Not published in this source record
Termination date
September 28, 2017
Distribution pattern
CA, , TX,
UPC, lot, and code information
UPC 10664183002946; Production date code: 705342, Lot number: 173448; Expiration dates: 2019-04-01
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification method
Letter
Source last updated
Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below
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Other products recalled under this same event

This recall shares FDA event ID 77318 with 1 other product entry in Public Health Trace.

FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass I

Hilo Fish Company Inc

Product
Tuna Steaks, 8 oz. individually vacuum packed bags; Krimso…
Published
June 14, 2017
Distribution
CA and TX

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Responsible company: Hilo Fish Company Inc

Other recalls from Hilo Fish Company Inc

FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass I

Hilo Fish Company Inc

Product
Tuna Steaks, 8 oz. individually vacuum packed bags; Krimso…
Published
June 14, 2017
Distribution
CA and TX

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California 1
Texas 1

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