The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0093-2020·Announced 2019-10-23

Northern Fisheries Recalls Frozen Raw Tuna Loins Due to Scombroid Poisoning Complaints

Northern Fisheries Ltd. is recalling frozen raw tuna loins after customers reported consumer complaints of scombroid 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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves reported symptoms of scombroid poisoning, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity involving significant injury reports or Class II classifications with health impacts.

Plain-English summary

Northern Fisheries Ltd. is recalling 345 cases (10,350 lbs.) of frozen, raw tuna loins. The product is packed in vacuum packages weighing between 5-8 lbs. each, contained in cardboard cases weighing 30 lbs. per case. The specific lot number is 0058796, with a UPC of 815838020621. 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 received several consumer complaints. These complaints indicated that consumers experienced symptoms of scombroid (histamine) poisoning after consuming tuna steaks distributed by the company. The affected product was distributed in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Minnesota, and Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and production date listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen, raw tuna loins packed in vacuum packages weighing between 5-8 Lbs. each. Packed in cardboard cases (30 Lbs. per case).

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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.

See all 2 products in this recall →