The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1513-2017·Announced 2017-02-22

Pier Fish Company Recalls Frozen Ground Tuna Due to Elevated Histamine Levels

Pier Fish Company is recalling 34 cases of frozen ground tuna in Massachusetts and Ohio due to elevated histamine levels.

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 elevated histamine levels, which poses a risk of harm without reported illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Pier Fish Company, Inc. is recalling 34 cases of frozen ground tuna. The product is labeled with the lot number 16185 and was distributed in Massachusetts and Ohio.

The recall was issued because the product contains elevated histamine levels. Histamine is a chemical that can cause allergic-like reactions in some individuals when consumed in high amounts.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the company for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen Ground Tuna. Product is labeled in part: "PIER FISH CO. 68 CONWAY ST NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740 COLUMBUS FISH & SFD TUNA GRIND LOT# 16185 PRODUCT OF : USA HARVESTED: WILD CAUGHT NET WT: 20 LBS
Manufacturer
Pier Fish Company, Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
34

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)

  • Lot# 16185

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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