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.
Class II — Eating this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins, 5-8 lbs, Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328; Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat, Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328; Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steak, 4 oz. and 6 oz., Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328
Products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning because they may have increased levels of histamine.
| Recall # | Product | Lot / code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-0459-2020 | Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins, 5-8 lbs, Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328 | all 2019 production dates codes | Terminated |
| F-0460-2020 | Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat, Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328 | all 2019 production dates codes | Terminated |
| F-0461-2020 | Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steak, 4 oz. and 6 oz., Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328 | all 2019 production dates codes | Terminated |
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.
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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