Northern Fisheries Recalls Tuna Steaks and Medallions for Histamine Concerns
Northern Fisheries Ltd. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of frozen tuna products due to potentially elevated histamine levels.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a voluntary precautionary measure for potentially elevated histamine levels without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Northern Fisheries Ltd. is voluntarily recalling Tuna King 4 oz. and 6 oz. Tuna Steaks, tuna medallions, and Tuna Saku. The products are frozen tuna items originating from Vietnam. The recall is being conducted due to potentially elevated levels of histamine.
The affected products include 4 oz. and 6 oz. Tuna Steaks with a production date of 06/13/2019 and an expiration date of 06/13/2021. The 4 oz. steaks have UPC 815838020645 and lot 0058798, while the 6 oz. steaks have UPC 815838020652 and lot 0058799. A total of 1,057 cases were distributed to distributors in Maryland, Georgia, Minnesota, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and UPCs listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Tuna King 4 oz. and 6 oz. Tuna Steaks (frozen) Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 4 oz. UPC 815838020645, lot 0058798; 6 oz. UPC 815838020652, lot 0058799
- Manufacturer
- Northern Fisheries Ltd.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Seafood
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,057
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 (4)
- Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 4 oz. UPC 815838020645
- lot 0058798
- 6 oz. UPC 815838020652
- lot 0058799
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 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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