Northern Fisheries Ltd.

Recall #F-0461-2020 · Initiated 2019-12-06

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What happened

Northern Fisheries Ltd. is recalling frozen yellowfin tuna steaks because they may contain unsafe levels of histamine, a naturally occurring substance that can cause food poisoning if present in high amounts. This recall affects products sold in Florida, Georgia, New York, Illinois, and Rhode Island.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this product could potentially become sick, though symptoms are typically mild and temporary.

What to do

If you purchased frozen yellowfin tuna steaks from Northern Fisheries Ltd., do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. If you ate this product and develop symptoms like flushing, itching, hives, nausea, or headache, contact your doctor.

Product

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

Reason for recall

Products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning because they may have increased levels of histamine.

Quantity affected

1,052 cases

Distribution

Distributors in 5 states: FL, GA, NY, IL and RI

Lot / code info

all 2019 production dates codes

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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