Northern Fisheries recalled Tuna King frozen tuna steaks, medallions, and saku due to potentially elevated histamine levels. Consumers who consume these products may experience scombroid poisoning symptoms including flushing, headache, and nausea.
Class II — Eating this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
Tuna King 4 oz. and 6 oz. Tuna Steaks (frozen) Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 4 oz. UPC 815838020645, lot 0058798; 6 oz. UPC 815838020652, lot 0058799; Tuna King 2-3 oz. Tuna Medallions (1 lb. packages) Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 UPC: 815838020638 Lot: 0058797; Tuna King Tuna Saku 12-16oz 1x10lb Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 UPC: 815838022267 Lot: 0058801
Firm is voluntarily recalling tuna medallions, 4 oz and 6 oz tuna steaks and Tuna Saku (products of Vietnam) due to potentially elevated levels of histamine
| Recall # | Product | Lot / code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-0445-2020 | Tuna King 4 oz. and 6 oz. Tuna Steaks (frozen) Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 4 oz. UPC 815838020645, lot 0058798; 6 oz. UPC 815838020652, lot 0058799 | Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 4 oz. UPC 815838020645, lot 0058798; 6 oz. UPC 815838020652, lot 0058799 | Terminated |
| F-0446-2020 | Tuna King 2-3 oz. Tuna Medallions (1 lb. packages) Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 UPC: 815838020638 Lot: 0058797 | Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 UPC: 815838020638 Lot: 0058797 | Terminated |
| F-0447-2020 | Tuna King Tuna Saku 12-16oz 1x10lb Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 UPC: 815838022267 Lot: 0058801 | Expiration: 06/13/2021 UPC: 815838022267 Lot: 0058801 | Terminated |
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.
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.
Northern Fisheries Ltd. recalled Tuna King Tuna Steaks due to histamine levels above 50ppm. Elevated histamine can cause scombroid poisoning, resulting in flushing, headache, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Fresh Catch Inc. recalls Fresh Catch Inc. Yellowfin Tuna loins due to high histamine levels. Consumers with these products should not consume them as histamine can cause food poisoning.
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