Northern Fisheries Recalls Tuna Steaks Due to High Histamine Levels
Northern Fisheries Ltd. is recalling frozen Tuna King Tuna Steaks because histamine levels were found above 50ppm. The product was distributed in Maryland, Ohio, and Rhode Island.
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 FDA classified this recall as Class II. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly when associated with significant health risks like high histamine levels in fish.
Plain-English summary
Northern Fisheries Ltd. is recalling 250 cases of Tuna King Tuna Steaks, 10 oz. in 10 lb boxes, frozen. The recall is due to histamine levels being above 50ppm. The affected product has the UPC code 8158380206764 and Lot Number TLNT0116.
The recalled product was distributed in Maryland, Ohio, and Rhode Island. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, which means there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific lot number and UPC code. If found, they should stop using the product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Tuna King Tuna Steaks 10 oz.. ,10 lb Box. Frozen UPC Codes: 8158380206764
- Manufacturer
- Northern Fisheries Ltd.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Seafood
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 250
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 Number: TLNT0116
Distribution
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