PlainRecalls
FDA Food Moderate Class II Terminated

Frozen, raw tuna steaks individually packed in 8 oz. vacuum packages. Sold in cardboard cases (10 Lbs. per case).

Reported: October 23, 2019 Initiated: September 30, 2019 #F-0092-2020

Product Description

Frozen, raw tuna steaks individually packed in 8 oz. vacuum packages. Sold in cardboard cases (10 Lbs. per case).

Reason for Recall

Northern Fisheries Ltd. was notified by two of their customers that they each received several consumer complaints from consumers who experienced symptoms of scombroid (histamine) poisoning after consuming tuna steaks and tuna loins distributed by Northern Fisheries Ltd.

Details

Recalling Firm
Northern Fisheries Ltd.
Units Affected
850 cases (8,500 Lbs.)
Distribution
GA, PA, MD, MN, & VA
Location
Little Compton, RI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Frozen, raw tuna steaks individually packed in 8 oz. vacuum packages. Sold in cardboard cases (10 Lbs. per case).. Recalled by Northern Fisheries Ltd.. Units affected: 850 cases (8,500 Lbs.).
Why was this product recalled?
Northern Fisheries Ltd. was notified by two of their customers that they each received several consumer complaints from consumers who experienced symptoms of scombroid (histamine) poisoning after consuming tuna steaks and tuna loins distributed by Northern Fisheries Ltd.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on October 23, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0092-2020.