The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2128-2012·Announced 2012-09-12

Atlantic Fisheries Recalls Fresh Mahi Mahi Fillets Due to High Histamine Levels

Atlantic Fisheries is recalling 580 lbs of fresh Mahi Mahi fillets because histamine levels exceeded 50 ppm. The product was distributed to Winn Dixie in Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class II. According to the severity rubric, an FDA Class II recall corresponds to a score of 4 (Severe), particularly given the potential for significant health effects from high histamine levels in fish.

Plain-English summary

Atlantic Fisheries is recalling 580 pounds of fresh Mahi Mahi fillets, packaged in 10 lb Styrofoam cases. The recall was initiated because the product contained histamine levels over 50 ppm.

The affected fillets were distributed to Winn Dixie Distribution Centers in Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana. The product is labeled with sell-by dates of August 11, 2012, August 13, 2012, and August 14, 2012. The label indicates the product is "S/ON Costa Rica Wild" and "PACK U.S.A."

Consumers who purchased this product should check their sell-by dates and contact their retailer for a refund or disposal instructions. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Mahi Mahi Fillets,10 lb Styrofoam case, labeled in part: "***Mahi Fillets S/ON Costa Rica Wild****KEEP AT 38 OR BELOW Keep refrigerated***ATLANTIC FISHERIES 8195 NW 67TH ST MIAMI FLORIDA 33166***TEL***FAX 305-594-4301***PACK U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Atlantic Fisheries
Category
Food — Fresh Seafood
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 (3)

  • Sell by dates of 8/11/12
  • 8/13/12
  • and 8/14/12.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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