CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Jan 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sea Mart Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Saku, CO treated, skinless recalled
Aquabest Seafood is recalling Sea Mart Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Saku, CO treated, skinless, boneless, bloodline removed. The recall was initiated on 26 Nov 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-0525-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84494
- Recalling firm
- Aquabest Seafood, Miami, FL
- Brand
- Sea Mart
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Nov 2019
- FDA classified
- 17 Jan 2020
- Reported
- 29 Jan 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Product category
- Tuna
Timeline
| 26 Nov 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Jan 2020 | Classified by FDA | +52 days |
| 29 Jan 2020 | 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
Product recalled due to potentially elevated levels of Histamines. Product supplier, TPX, is recalling product which is related to a recent scombrotoxin poisoning outbreak in US.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
Sea Mart Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Saku, CO treated, skinless, boneless, bloodline removed, 10-12oz, 10 lb package
Where it was distributed
Domestic and Foreign distribution
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product recalled due to potentially elevated levels of Histamines. Product supplier, TPX, is recalling product which is related to a recent scombrotoxin poisoning outbreak in US.
Which lots are affected?
Pack date 019022 and Expiry dates 021022 (Julian Dates) Aquabest Seafood lot #C6021223
Where was it sold?
Domestic and Foreign 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.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 84494This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Sea Mart Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loin, CO treated, skinless recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Sea Mart Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loin, CO treated, skinless recalledSea Mart | Aquabest Seafood | Packaging Defects | FL | |
| CLASS II | Sea Mart Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steak, CO treated, skinless recalledSea Mart | Aquabest Seafood | Packaging Defects | FL |
More recalls from Aquabest Seafood
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Sea Mart Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steak, CO treated, skinless recalledSea Mart | Aquabest Seafood | Packaging Defects | FL |
| Food | CLASS II | Sea Mart Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loin, CO treated, skinless recalledSea Mart | Aquabest Seafood | Packaging Defects | FL |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS II | Yellow Fin Tuna recalled by Moon N Sea GAYellow Fin | Moon N Sea GA | Temperature Abuse | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Blue Fin Tuna recalled by Moon N Sea GA | Moon N Sea GA | Temperature Abuse | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Fresh Take Crave Away Mike's Tuna Mac Pasta recalled | Fresh & Ready Foods | Listeria | 4 states |