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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0459-2020/FDA enforcement
Northern Fisheries LTD.·Food·Dec 6, 2019

Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins, 5-8 Lbs, Keep Frozen, Imported/distributed: Mical Seafood INC., …

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

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

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, FL, GA, NY +2 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameNorthern Fisheries LTD.
Recalling firmNorthern Fisheries LTD.Little Compton, RI, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • all 2019 production dates codes
Distribution area
INFLGANYILRI

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

United States

Quantity affected200 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: January 1, 2020
FDA recall numberF-0459-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Northern Fisheries LTD. initiated this food recall on December 6, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: Products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning because they may have increased levels of histamine. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributors in 5 states: FL, GA, NY, IL and RI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning because they may have increased levels of histamine.

Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins, 5-8 Lbs, Keep Frozen, Imported/distributed: Mical Seafood INC., … was made or distributed by Northern Fisheries LTD. in Little Compton, RI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0459-2020, dated January 1, 2020.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared fish

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a fish allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed fish allergy, especially anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a fish allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins, 5-8 Lbs, Keep Frozen, Imported/distributed: Mical Seafood INC., … recall?

Northern Fisheries LTD. recalled Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins, 5-8 Lbs, Keep Frozen, Imported/distributed: Mical Seafood INC., … in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0459-2020. Products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning because they may have increased levels of histamine.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a fish allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Northern Fisheries LTD. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0459-2020. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

Brand history

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.