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Class IIFDAF-0092-2020

Northern Fisheries Ltd. recalls Frozen, raw tuna steaks individually packed in 8 oz. vacuum packages. Sold in cardboard ca (Class II)

Northern Fisheries Ltd. recalled frozen raw tuna steaks and tuna loins because they may contain high levels of histamine from improper handling. Consuming this product could cause scombroid poisoning.

Class IIEating this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.

Product

Frozen, raw tuna steaks individually packed in 8 oz. vacuum packages. Sold in cardboard cases (10 Lbs. per case).; Frozen, raw tuna loins packed in vacuum packages weighing between 5-8 Lbs. each. Packed in cardboard cases (30 Lbs. per case).

  • Frozen, raw tuna steaks individually packed in 8 oz. vacuum packages. Sold in cardboard cases (10 Lbs. per case).
  • Frozen, raw tuna loins packed in vacuum packages weighing between 5-8 Lbs. each. Packed in cardboard cases (30 Lbs. per case).

Reason for recall

Northern Fisheries Ltd. was notified by two of their customers that they each received several consumer complaints from consumers who experienced symptoms of scombroid (histamine) poisoning after consuming tuna steaks and tuna loins distributed by Northern Fisheries Ltd.; Northern Fisheries Ltd. was notified by two of their customers that they received several consumer complaints from consumers who experienced symptoms of scombroid (histamine) poisoning after consuming tuna steaks distributed by Northern Fisheries Ltd.

Affected products (2)

Recall #ProductLot / codeStatus
F-0092-2020Frozen, raw tuna steaks individually packed in 8 oz. vacuum packages. Sold in cardboard cases (10 Lbs. per case).Lot # 0058800, UPC Code: 815838020669 Production date: 6/13/2019 Best if used by date: 6/13/2021Terminated
F-0093-2020Frozen, raw tuna loins packed in vacuum packages weighing between 5-8 Lbs. each. Packed in cardboard cases (30 Lbs. per case).Lot # 0058796 UPC # 815838020621 Production date: 6/13/2019 Best if used by date: 6/13/2021Terminated

Related recalls

Class IIFDAFL, GA, IL, NY +1

Northern Fisheries Ltd. recalls Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins, 5-8 lbs, Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc (Class II)

Northern Fisheries Ltd. recalled Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins, Ground Meat, and Steaks distributed by Mical Seafood Inc. because they may contain elevated histamine levels causing scombrotoxin fish poisoning. This poisoning causes flushing, itching, and gastrointestinal distress within minutes of consumption.

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