Northern Fisheries Ltd.

Recall #F-0445-2020 · Initiated 2019-11-22

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What happened

Northern Fisheries Ltd. is recalling frozen Tuna King tuna steaks (4 oz. and 6 oz. sizes) produced on 06/13/2019 because they may contain higher-than-safe levels of histamine, a naturally occurring substance in fish that can cause illness if consumed in large amounts.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these products could potentially be affected, though people with fish allergies or sensitivities are at greater risk.

What to do

If you purchased Tuna King tuna steaks with the specified UPC codes and lot numbers from stores in Maryland, Georgia, Minnesota, Connecticut, or Rhode Island, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Symptoms of histamine poisoning include flushing, itching, headache, and stomach upset; contact your doctor if you experience these symptoms after eating recalled tuna.

Product

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

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

1057 cases

Distribution

Product to distributors in MD, GA, MN, CT, RI

Lot / code info

Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 4 oz. UPC 815838020645, lot 0058798; 6 oz. UPC 815838020652, lot 0058799

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2020-04-10