CLASS I Food recall · Reported 31 Jul 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Yellowfin Tuna recalled by Topway Enterprises

Topway Enterprises is recalling Yellowfin Tuna, distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas. The recall was initiated on 3 Jul 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesNone applied

Quantity recalledApproximately 3100 pounds

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-1993-2019
FDA event ID: 83269
Recalling firm: Topway Enterprises, Houston, TX
Brand: Yellowfin
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 3 Jul 2019
FDA classified: 12 Aug 2019
Reported: 31 Jul 2019
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Tuna

Timeline

3 Jul 2019	Recall initiated by company
31 Jul 2019	Published in enforcement report	+28 days
12 Aug 2019	Classified by FDA	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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

Yellowfin Tuna

Where it was distributed

distributed to Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, and the Gulf Coast area of Florida.

Alabama Arkansas Florida Louisiana Mississippi Texas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

None applied

Where was it sold?

distributed to Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, and the Gulf Coast area of Florida.

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 I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

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

1 other product · FDA event 83269

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Salmon (Cut) recalled by Topway Enterprises.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
31 Jul 2019	CLASS I	Salmon (Cut) recalled by Topway Enterprises	Topway Enterprises	Listeria	6 states

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