CLASS II Food recall · Reported 2 Oct 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Miami, Fl, 8402, Yellowfin Tuna Loins, Previously Frozen recalled
Alfa International Seafood is recalling Miami, Fl, 8402, Yellowfin Tuna Loins, Previously Frozen, Wild Caught. The recall was initiated on 6 Sep 2019 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
- Recall number
- F-2245-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83764
- Recalling firm
- Alfa International Seafood, Medley, FL
- Brand
- Miami
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Sep 2019
- FDA classified
- 20 Sep 2019
- Reported
- 2 Oct 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Tuna
Timeline
| 6 Sep 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Sep 2019 | Classified by FDA | +14 days |
| 2 Oct 2019 | 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
Alfa International Seafood Inc. was notified by Kroger retail stores of complaints from consumers who experienced symptoms of scombroid poisoning after eating yellowfin tuna steaks supplied by Alfa International Seafood Inc.
Product as listed by the FDA
Alfa International Seafood Miami, Fl, 8402, Yellowfin Tuna Loins, Previously Frozen, Wild Caught, Product of Vietnam
Where it was distributed
Domestic distribution
Stores named: Kroger
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Alfa International Seafood Inc. was notified by Kroger retail stores of complaints from consumers who experienced symptoms of scombroid poisoning after eating yellowfin tuna steaks supplied by Alfa International Seafood Inc.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Codes: 260553; 681616; 682015; 682253; 682437; 682723; 682833; 683210; 683226; 261647; 261681. Exp. Dates: 08-29-2019; 09-03-2019; 09-05-2019; 09-06-2019; 09-07-2019; 09-08-2019; 09-09-2019; 09-10-2019; 09-14-2019.
Where was it sold?
Domestic distribution
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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