R F A Inc. recalls Frozen Natural Tilapia + Belly V-Pack, Farm Raised Tilapia, Product of Costa Rica, Packed for Osamu Corporation Carson,
R F A Inc. recalls frozen tilapia packs from Costa Rica due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product codes and contact the company for details.
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Listeria monocytogenes in Frozen Natural Tilapia + Belly V-Pack.
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What happened, in plain English
R F A Inc. is recalling frozen tilapia packs from Costa Rica that may contain Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected consumers should stop using the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19127-r-f-a-inc-frozen-tilapia-recall-listeria-risk-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19127-r-f-a-inc-frozen-tilapia-recall-listeria-risk-in · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1611-2018
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“R F A Inc. Frozen Tilapia Recall: Listeria Risk in Packaged Fish.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19127-r-f-a-inc-frozen-tilapia-recall-listeria-risk-in. Based on FDA recall #F-1611-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1611-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with compromised immune systems. Contaminated food can lead to serious illness if consumed.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased R F A Inc.'s frozen tilapia packs with lot numbers 50473 or 290616 from the specified date range. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for R F A Inc. brand, lot number 50473, and Osamu Corporation lot number 290616 on the packaging. The product was sold in California with an expiration date of January 13, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Product
Immediately discard any frozen tilapia packs with lot numbers 50473 or 290616.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the product may contain Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. Do not consume.
How can I check if my product is affected?
Look for R F A Inc. brand, lot number 50473, and Osamu Corporation lot number 290616 on the packaging. The product was sold in California with an expiration date of January 13, 2019.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Discard the product immediately and contact R F A Inc. for further instructions.
Contact R F A Inc.
We’ve drafted a message you can send R F A Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1611-2018 — R F A Inc. R F A Inc. Hello, I own a R F A Inc. that is covered by recall F-1611-2018 from R F A Inc.. 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-1611-2018 (May 15, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1611-2018 to see it in context.
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