ALFA INTERNATIONAL SEAFOOD INC recalls Alfa International Seafood Miami, Fl, 8402, Yellowfin Tuna Loins, Previously Frozen, Wild Caught, Product of Vietnam
Alfa International Seafood recalls yellowfin tuna loins from Vietnam that may cause scombroid poisoning. Consumers should check lot codes and expiration dates to avoid affected products.
Lower-risk 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.
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What happened, in plain English
Alfa International Seafood is recalling yellowfin tuna loins that may contain scombroid poisoning risks. This recall is due to complaints from consumers who experienced symptoms after eating the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16682-alfa-international-seafood-yellowfin-tuna-loins-recall-scombroid-poisoning-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16682-alfa-international-seafood-yellowfin-tuna-loins-recall-scombroid-poisoning-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2245-2019
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“Alfa International Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Loins Recall: Scombroid Poisoning Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16682-alfa-international-seafood-yellowfin-tuna-loins-recall-scombroid-poisoning-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-2245-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2245-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Scombroid poisoning occurs when histamine builds up in fish due to improper handling or storage. This recall addresses complaints of symptoms after consuming the affected yellowfin tuna loins.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased yellowfin tuna loins from Alfa International Seafood in the U.S. between specific dates are affected. Those who ate the product and experienced symptoms are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for lot codes: 260553, 681616, 682015, 682253, 682437, 682723, 682833, 683210, 683226, 261647, 261681. Products with expiration dates from August 29, 2019, to September 14, 2019, are affected.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Lot Codes
Look for lot codes: 260553, 681616, 682015, 682253, 682437, 682723, 682833, 683210, 683226, 261647, 261681.
Check Expiration Dates
Products with expiration dates from August 29, 2019, to September 14, 2019, are affected.
Questions people ask
What is scombroid poisoning?
The recall record does not specify what scombroid poisoning is.
How can I check if my product is affected?
Check for lot codes: 260553, 681616, 682015, 682253, 682437, 682723, 682833, 683210, 683226, 261647, 261681. Products with expiration dates from August 29, 2019, to September 14, 2019, are affected.
What symptoms should I watch for?
The recall record does not specify symptoms of scombroid poisoning.
Contact Alfa International Seafood
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alfa International Seafood to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2245-2019 — Alfa International Seafood Alfa International Seafood Hello, I own a Alfa International Seafood that is covered by recall F-2245-2019 from Alfa International Seafood. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-2245-2019 (September 6, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2245-2019 to see it in context.
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