The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0204-2023·Announced 2022-12-28

King Oscar Anchovies Recalled for Elevated Histamine Levels

King Oscar Anchovies in Olive Oil are being recalled because they were found to contain elevated levels of histamine. The recall affects 263 cases distributed to wholesalers in Illinois and New Hampshire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. Histamine in seafood is a known chemical hazard that poses a health risk, meeting the criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

King Oscar Anchovies Flat Fillet in Olive Oil (2 oz. cans, 18 per carton) are being recalled because they were found to contain elevated levels of histamine.

The recall affects 263 cases distributed to two wholesale distributors: DOT Foods, Inc. in Mount Sterling, Illinois, and UNFI in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. The affected product codes are CSN-2111/1, CSN-2111/2, CSN-2112/1, CSN-2115/1, CSN-2115/2, and CSN-2117/2. The product has a best-if-used-by date of April 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The anchovies should be returned to the store where purchased or discarded.

The recalled product

Product
King Oscar Anchovies Flat Fillet in Olive Oil 2 oz. can 18 cans per carton UPC number: 3480060061 Ingredients: Anchovies, Olive Oil, Salt. Packed in Peru Distributed by: Tri-Union Seafoods, LLC, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA
Manufacturer
Tri-Union Frozen Products Inc
Hazard
  • histamine

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 (6)

  • CSN-2111/1
  • CSN-2111/2
  • CSN-2112/1
  • CSN-2115/1
  • 2115/2
  • 2117/2 Best if used by April 2023

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • DC
  • IL
  • NH