FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IIF-0093-2020

Product

Frozen, raw tuna loins packed in vacuum packages weighing between 5-8 Lbs. each. Packed in cardboard cases (30 Lbs. per case).

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 0058796 UPC # 815838020621 Production date: 6/13/2019 Best if used by date: 6/13/2021
Quantity
345 cases (10,350 Lbs.)

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Northern Fisheries Ltd.
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
21 Burchard Ave, N/A, Little Compton, Rhode Island 02837-1602

Distribution

Distribution pattern
GA, PA, MD, MN, & VA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-09-30
FDA classified
2019-10-30
Posted by FDA
2019-10-23
Terminated
2020-03-25
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0093-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.