Monday, July 23, 2018

Raw Tuna Poke Kits Recalled After Retailer Sells Them Refrigerated Rather than Frozen

Aldi company is recalling raw tuna poke after its stores sold the product thawed rather than frozen.  The package states Keep Frozen.  Not sure how the retailer marketers missed that.

This tuna poke product is packaged raw chunks of tuna that are mixed with an enclosed flavor packet.  Product is kept frozen until the consumer is going to eat the product, at which time they thaw, mix in the flavor packet, and then immediately consume (hopefully).

There are a number of concerns when handling a raw fish product that will be consumed raw.  Thawing and holding not only increases the chance of spoilage, but can be an issue if Listeria is present.  Small levels of Listeria can grow on the product once thawed.  Also, non-proteolytic Clostridium botulinum is also a major concern, especially if the package is oxygen proof.  Lastly, histamine formation in the tuna can also be an issue (scombroid toxin).

This product is available from Amazon.  Crazy to think mailing this product which can be highly susceptible to issues once thawed.  This is a product I think I will just skip.  If I am going to eat raw tuna, it is going to be at a restaurant where control is more guaranteed.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm613673.htm
ALDI Voluntarily Recalls AnnaSea Wasabi Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits and Limu Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits Due to Storage at Incorrect Temperature in Area Store
For Immediate Release
July 14, 2018
Contact
Consumers 1-800-325-7894
MediaJacklyn Barron IBarron@webershandwick.com (314) 552-6717
Announcement
(North Carolina)

ALDI has voluntarily recalled AnnaSea Wasabi Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits and Limu Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits sold at one retail store location in North Carolina. While the products are required to remain at frozen temperatures to ensure safety, this store location displayed and sold the products from the cooler section. Because storing the products at temperatures above freezing prior to consumption can render the products unsafe for consumption, ALDI is recalling these items.

Customers should discard any affected item or return it to their nearest ALDI for a full refund.

ALDI has removed all affected products from store shelves, and is not currently selling these items.

Product Information: Wasabi Ahi Hawaiian Poke Kit, Limu Ahi Poke Kit UPC code 99221 00110 and Limu Ahi Hawaiian Poke Kit UPC Code 99221 00109. Products have best by dates of 5/23/2020. 6/11/2020, 6/12/2020, and 6/14/2020.

The retail location in North Carolina where the products were displayed and sold at incorrect temperatures is located at 110 Duncan Hill Road, Hendersonville, NC.

To date, no illnesses related to this product have been reported. No other ALDI or AnnaSea products are affected by this recall.

Any AnnaSea Poke Kits purchased from the freezer section at any other ALDI location in North Carolina are not part of this recall and are considered safe for consumption.

ALDI takes the safety and integrity of the products it sells seriously. If customers have product affected by this voluntary recall, or if there is any uncertainty, they should discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund.

Customers who have questions about this recall may contact ALDI customer service via aldi.us/customer-service or 1-800-325-7894, Monday- Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST.

ALDI sincerely regrets any inconvenience and concern this voluntary recall may cause.

(Ohio)

ALDI has voluntarily recalled AnnaSea Wasabi Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits and Limu Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits sold at two retail store locations in Ohio. While the products are required to remain at frozen temperatures to ensure safety, these store locations displayed and sold the products from the cooler section. Because storing the products at temperatures above freezing prior to consumption can render the products unsafe for consumption, ALDI is recalling these items.

Customers should discard any affected item or return it to their nearest ALDI for a full refund.

ALDI has removed all affected products from store shelves, and is not currently selling these items.

Product Information: Wasabi Ahi Hawaiian Poke Kit, Limu Ahi Poke Kit UPC code 99221 00110 and Limu Ahi Hawaiian Poke Kit UPC Code 99221 00109. Products have best by dates of: 5/23/2020, 6/11/2020, 6/12/2020, and 6/14/2020.

The retail locations in Ohio where the products were displayed and sold at incorrect temperatures include:

2725 Maret St. NE, Canton, OH
4664 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH

To date, no illnesses related to this product have been reported. No other ALDI or AnnaSea products are affected by this recall.

Any AnnaSea Poke Kits purchased from the freezer section at any ALDI locations in Ohio not listed above are not part of this recall and are considered safe for consumption.

ALDI takes the safety and integrity of the products it sells seriously. If customers have product affected by this voluntary recall, or if there is any uncertainty, they should discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund.

Customers who have questions about this recall may contact ALDI customer service via aldi.uslcustomerservice or 1-800-325-7894, Monday- Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST.

ALDI sincerely regrets any inconvenience and concern this voluntary recall may cause.

(Maryland/Virginia)

ALDI has voluntarily recalled AnnaSea Wasabi Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits and Limu Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits sold at six retail store locations in Maryland and Virginia. While the products are required to remain at frozen temperatures to ensure safety, these store locations displayed and sold the products from the cooler section. Because storing the products at temperatures above freezing prior to consumption can render the products unsafe for consumption, ALDI is recalling these items.
Customers should discard any affected item or return it to their nearest ALDI for a full refund.
ALDI has removed all affected products from store shelves, and is not currently selling these items.

Product Information: Wasabi Ahi Hawaiian Poke Kit, Limu Ahi Poke Kit UPC code 99221 0010 and Limu Ahi Hawaiian Poke Kit UPC Code 99221 00109. Products have best by dates of: 5/23/2020, 6/11/2020, 6/12/2020, and 6/14/2020.

The retail locations in Maryland and Virginia where the products were displayed and sold at incorrect temperatures include:
8256 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA
6301 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD
1312 Business Center Way, Edgewood, MD
3250 East Fayette St., Baltimore, MD
7500 Albert Rd., Brandywine, MD
20904 Frederick Road, Germantown, MD

To date, no illnesses related to this product have been reported. No other ALDI or AnnaSea products are affected by this recall.

Any AnnaSea Poke Kits purchased from the freezer section at any ALDI locations in Maryland and Virginia, not listed above are not part of this recall and are considered safe for consumption.

ALDI takes the safety and integrity of the products it sells seriously. If customers have product affected by this voluntary recall, or if there is any uncertainty, they should discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund.
Customers who have questions about this recall may contact ALDI customer service via aldi.us/customerservice or 1-800-325-7894, Monday - Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST.

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