Northern Fisheries Recalls Frozen Raw Tuna Steaks Due to Scombroid Poisoning Complaints
Northern Fisheries Ltd. is recalling frozen raw tuna steaks after customers reported consumer complaints of scombroid (histamine) poisoning symptoms.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that consumers experienced symptoms of scombroid (histamine) poisoning, which constitutes a report of illness/injury. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls with injury/illness reports are classified as Severe (Score 4).
Plain-English summary
Northern Fisheries Ltd. is recalling 850 cases (8,500 lbs.) of frozen, raw tuna steaks. The product is individually packed in 8 oz. vacuum packages and sold in cardboard cases weighing 10 lbs. each. The specific lot number is 0058800, with a UPC code of 815838020669. The production date is 6/13/2019, and the best if used by date is 6/13/2021.
The recall was initiated after Northern Fisheries Ltd. was notified by two customers who each received several consumer complaints. The consumers reported experiencing symptoms of scombroid (histamine) poisoning after consuming tuna steaks and tuna loins distributed by the company. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.
The affected product was distributed in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Minnesota, and Virginia. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific lot number and UPC code listed above. If the product is found, consumers should not consume it and should contact Northern Fisheries Ltd. for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Frozen, raw tuna steaks individually packed in 8 oz. vacuum packages. Sold in cardboard cases (10 Lbs. per case).
- Manufacturer
- Northern Fisheries Ltd.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Seafood
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot # 0058800
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Northern Fisheries Ltd. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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