Northern Fisheries Ltd.

Recall #F-0092-2020 · Initiated 2019-09-30

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What happened

Northern Fisheries Ltd. is recalling frozen tuna steaks because some people who ate them got sick from high levels of histamine, a naturally occurring substance that can build up in improperly handled fish. The recall affects 8,500 pounds of product sold in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Minnesota, and Virginia.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these frozen tuna steaks is potentially at risk, though people who are more sensitive to histamine may experience stronger symptoms.

What to do

Check your freezer for Northern Fisheries Ltd. frozen tuna steaks in 8 oz. vacuum-sealed packages sold in 10 lb. cardboard cases. If you have this product, throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Contact your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, facial flushing, or itching after eating tuna from this brand.

Product

Frozen, raw tuna steaks individually packed in 8 oz. vacuum packages. Sold in cardboard cases (10 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.

Quantity affected

850 cases (8,500 Lbs.)

Distribution

GA, PA, MD, MN, & VA

Lot / code info

Lot # 0058800, UPC Code: 815838020669 Production date: 6/13/2019 Best if used by date: 6/13/2021

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2020-03-25