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.
Product description
Frozen, raw tuna loins packed in vacuum packages weighing between 5-8 Lbs. each. Packed in cardboard cases (30 Lbs. per case).
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot # 0058796 UPC # 815838020621 Production date: 6/13/2019 Best if used by date: 6/13/2021
Where it was sold
GA, PA, MD, MN, & VA
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0093-2020
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Sep 30, 2019
- FDA report date
- Oct 23, 2019
- Quantity
- 345 cases (10,350 Lbs.)
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Northern Fisheries Ltd.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0093-2020, exactly as published.
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- City
- Little Compton
- State
- RI
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 83933
- Address
- 21 Burchard Ave
- Code information
- Lot # 0058796 UPC # 815838020621 Production date: 6/13/2019 Best if used by date: 6/13/2021
- Postal code
- 02837-1602
- Report date
- Oct 23, 2019
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0093-2020
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Northern Fisheries Ltd.
- Product quantity
- 345 cases (10,350 Lbs.)
- Termination date
- Mar 25, 2020
- Reason for recall
- 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.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Frozen, raw tuna loins packed in vacuum packages weighing between 5-8 Lbs. each. Packed in cardboard cases (30 Lbs. per case).
- Distribution pattern
- GA, PA, MD, MN, & VA
- Recall initiation date
- Sep 30, 2019
- Initial firm notification
- Center classification date
- Oct 30, 2019