CLASS II Food recall · Reported 1 Jan 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steak and, Keep Frozen recalled
Northern Fisheries is recalling Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steak and, Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc, distributed in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Rhode Island. The recall was initiated on 6 Dec 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0461-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84440
- Recalling firm
- Northern Fisheries, Little Compton, RI
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Dec 2019
- FDA classified
- 6 Jan 2020
- Reported
- 1 Jan 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Beef
Timeline
| 6 Dec 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Jan 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +26 days |
| 6 Jan 2020 | Classified by FDA | +5 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning because they may have increased levels of histamine.
Product as listed by the FDA
Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steak, 4 oz. and 6 oz., Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical Seafood Inc., 10400 Griffin Rd, Suite #209, Cooper City, Florida 33328
Where it was distributed
Distributors in 5 states: FL, GA, NY, IL and RI
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning because they may have increased levels of histamine.
Which lots are affected?
all 2019 production dates codes
Where was it sold?
Distributors in 5 states: FL, GA, NY, IL and RI
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 84440| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins, 5-, Keep Frozen recalled | Northern Fisheries | Other | 5 states | |
| CLASS II | Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat, Keep Frozen recalled | Northern Fisheries | Other | 5 states |
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All 9| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat, Keep Frozen recalled | Northern Fisheries | Other | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins, 5-, Keep Frozen recalled | Northern Fisheries | Other | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Tuna King Tuna Saku 12- 1x10lb Production date 06/13/2019 recalled | Northern Fisheries | Other | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Tuna King 2- Tuna Medallions packages) Production date 06/13/2019 recalled | Northern Fisheries | Packaging Defects | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Tuna King and Tuna Steaks (frozen) Production date 06/13/2019 recalled | Northern Fisheries | Other | 5 states |