The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0447-2020·Announced 2019-12-11

Northern Fisheries Recalls Tuna Products Due to Elevated Histamine Levels

Northern Fisheries Ltd. is voluntarily recalling specific tuna products due to potentially elevated histamine levels. The recall covers Tuna Saku, tuna medallions, and tuna steaks.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves potentially elevated histamine levels, which is a risk-of-harm condition where injury has not yet been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Northern Fisheries Ltd. is voluntarily recalling Tuna King Tuna Saku, 4 oz and 6 oz tuna steaks, and tuna medallions. These products are identified as products of Vietnam. The recall is being conducted because the products may contain potentially elevated levels of histamine.

The specific product details for the Tuna Saku include a production date of 06/13/2019, an expiration date of 06/13/2021, UPC 815838022267, and Lot 0058801. The product quantity is listed as 1 case. The distribution pattern indicates the product was sent to distributors in Maryland, Georgia, Minnesota, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific lot and expiration dates listed above. If the products are found, consumers should not consume them and should contact the recalling firm or their retailer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Tuna King Tuna Saku 12-16oz 1x10lb Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: 06/13/2021 UPC: 815838022267 Lot: 0058801
Hazard
Affected units
1

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)

  • Expiration: 06/13/2021 UPC: 815838022267 Lot: 0058801

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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.

See all 3 products in this recall →