Northern Fisheries Recalls Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat Due to Histamine
Northern Fisheries Ltd. is recalling 1,251 cases of frozen yellowfin tuna ground meat because it may contain increased levels of histamine, posing a risk of scombrotoxin fish poisoning.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class II recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly when associated with significant health risks like scombrotoxin poisoning.
Plain-English summary
Northern Fisheries Ltd. is recalling 1,251 cases of Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat. The product was imported and distributed by Mical Seafood Inc. in Cooper City, Florida. The recall covers all 2019 production date codes.
The recall is being issued because the products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning due to increased levels of histamine. The affected product was distributed to distributors in five states: Florida, Georgia, New York, Illinois, and Rhode Island.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the recalled items. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat, Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328
- Manufacturer
- Northern Fisheries Ltd.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Seafood
- Affected units
- 1,251
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)
- all 2019 production dates codes
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.
See all 3 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Northern Fisheries Ltd.
See all →- HighNorthern Fisheries Recalls Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins Due to Histamine Levels
FDA (Food) · 2020-01-01
- HighNorthern Fisheries Recalls Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steaks Due to Histamine Levels
FDA (Food) · 2020-01-01
- ModerateNorthern Fisheries Recalls Tuna Steaks and Medallions for Histamine Concerns
FDA (Food) · 2019-12-11
- ModerateNorthern Fisheries Recalls Tuna Medallions and Steaks for Histamine Concerns
FDA (Food) · 2019-12-11
- HighNorthern Fisheries Recalls Tuna Products Due to Elevated Histamine Levels
FDA (Food) · 2019-12-11
Same hazard · histamine
See all →- HighFresh Catch Inc. Yellowfin Tuna Recalled for High Histamine Levels
FDA (Food) · 2024-07-03
- HighFrozen Tuna Ground Meat Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination and Histamine
FDA (Food) · 2023-11-22
- HighKing Oscar Anchovies Recalled for Elevated Histamine Levels
FDA (Food) · 2022-12-28
- HighCanned Sardines in Tomato Sauce Recalled Due to Histamine Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2022-12-21
- HighFrozen Yellowfin Tuna Poke Recalled for Potential Elevated Histamine Levels
FDA (Food) · 2022-10-19
Similar recalls
- HighFrozen Yellowfin Tuna Poke Recalled for Potential Elevated Histamine Levels
FDA (Food) · 2022-10-19
- SevereTaiwan Seafood Recalls Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat Due to Histamine
FDA (Food) · 2016-12-14
- SevereNorthern Fisheries Recalls Frozen Raw Tuna Steaks Due to Scombroid Poisoning Complaints
FDA (Food) · 2019-10-23
- SevereSea Mart Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steak Recalled for Histamine Levels
FDA (Food) · 2020-01-29
- SevereNorthern Fisheries Recalls Tuna Steaks Due to High Histamine Levels
FDA (Food) · 2017-06-07
- SevereAQUABEST Seafood Recalls Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loin Due to Histamines
FDA (Food) · 2020-01-29