FDA recall record

Northern Fisheries Frozen, raw tuna loins packed in vacuum packages weighing recall — FDA F-0093-2020

Northern Fisheries Ltd. was notified by two of their customers that they received several consumer complaints from consumers who experienced symptoms of…

Class IIclassification
F-0093-2020official record ID
Oct 23, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-0093-2020
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmNorthern Fisheries Ltd.
Report dateOct 23, 2019
Recall initiation dateSep 30, 2019
Quantity345 cases (10,350 Lbs.)
LocationLittle Compton, RI, United States

Official product description

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

Why the product 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.

Distribution information

GA, PA, MD, MN, & VA

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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