Northern Fisheries Ltd.

Recall #F-0446-2020 · Initiated 2019-11-22

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What happened

Northern Fisheries Ltd. is recalling certain tuna products (Tuna King 2-3 oz. Tuna Medallions and other tuna items from Vietnam) because they may contain higher-than-safe levels of histamine, a naturally occurring compound that can develop in improperly handled fish. The recall affects products with a production date of 06/13/2019 and expiration of 06/13/2021 distributed to Maryland, Georgia, Minnesota, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these products could potentially be affected, as histamine-related illness can cause symptoms like flushing, headache, itching, and gastrointestinal distress in sensitive individuals.

What to do

Check your freezer for Tuna King Tuna Medallions with UPC 815838020638 and lot number 0058797. If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to your store for a refund.

Product

Tuna King 2-3 oz. Tuna Medallions (1 lb. packages) Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 UPC: 815838020638 Lot: 0058797

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

805 Cases (contain 10 x 1lb packages)

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 UPC: 815838020638 Lot: 0058797

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2020-04-10