Northern Fisheries Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat Recall

Why it was recalled

Products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning because they may have increased levels of histamine.

Product description

Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat, Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

all 2019 production dates codes

Where it was sold

Distributors in 5 states: FL, GA, NY, IL and RI

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-0460-2020
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: Dec 6, 2019
FDA report date: Jan 1, 2020
Quantity: 1,251 cases
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm: Northern Fisheries Ltd.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0460-2020, exactly as published.

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City: Little Compton
State: RI
Status: Terminated
Country: United States
Event ID: 84440
Address: 21 Burchard Ave
Code information: all 2019 production dates codes
Postal code: 02837-1602
Report date: Jan 1, 2020
Product type: Food
Recall number: F-0460-2020
Classification: Class II
Recalling firm: Northern Fisheries Ltd.
Product quantity: 1,251 cases
Termination date: Jun 12, 2020
Reason for recall: Products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning because they may have increased levels of histamine.
Voluntary / mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description: Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat, Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328
Distribution pattern: Distributors in 5 states: FL, GA, NY, IL and RI
Recall initiation date: Dec 6, 2019
Initial firm notification: E-Mail
Center classification date: Jan 6, 2020

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-0460-2020, published Jan 1, 2020. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

Last checked against FDA data: Oct 2, 2026. Content last changed: Oct 2, 2026.

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