CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Jul 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Frozen Natural Tilapia + Belly V-Pack, Farm Raised Tilapia recalled
R F A is recalling Frozen Natural Tilapia + Belly V-Pack, Farm Raised Tilapia, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 15 May 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
Timeline
| 15 May 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 Jul 2018 | Classified by FDA | +52 days |
| 18 Jul 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Listeria monocytogenes in Frozen Natural Tilapia + Belly V-Pack.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Frozen Natural Tilapia + Belly V-Pack, Farm Raised Tilapia, Product of Costa Rica, Packed for Osamu Corporation Carson, California 90810
Where it was distributed
US Consignee Only (California).
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Listeria monocytogenes in Frozen Natural Tilapia + Belly V-Pack.
Which lots are affected?
RFA Lot #50473, Osamu Lot #290616 Expiration Date 13/1/2019
Where was it sold?
US Consignee Only (California).
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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