Raw Tuna at Meat Counter Recalled for High Histamine Levels
Sant' Elia Operations is recalling raw tuna sold at meat counters in Wisconsin because samples tested above 50 ppm histamine, which can cause illness if consumed.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a high-risk pathogen (histamine formation in fish). The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, so the hazard is theoretical; per the rubric, theoretical hazards score at most 3. The classification and nature of the hazard (food poisoning risk) justify a High rating.
Plain-English summary
Sant' Elia Operations, LLC is recalling raw tuna that was sold at meat counters and wrapped in butcher paper at the point of purchase. The tuna was distributed in Wisconsin.
The recall was initiated because the tuna tested above 50 ppm histamine. Histamine can form in improperly handled fish and may cause illness if the product is consumed.
Consumers who purchased this raw tuna should not consume it. The product was marked with a "use within 4 days" code. Consumers with questions about this recall should contact Sant' Elia Operations, LLC.
The recalled product
- Product
- Tuna, raw sold at meat counter and wrapped in butcher paper at point of purchase.
- Manufacturer
- Sant' Elia Operations, LLC
- Category
- Food — Seafood / Raw Fish
- Hazard
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)
- use within 4 days
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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