CLASS II Food recall · Reported 7 Jun 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tuna King Tuna Steaks recalled by Northern Fisheries
Northern Fisheries is recalling Tuna King Tuna Steaks, distributed in Maryland, Ohio, Rhode Island. The recall was initiated on 4 May 2017 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-2288-2017
- FDA event ID
- 77227
- Recalling firm
- Northern Fisheries, Little Compton, RI
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 May 2017
- FDA classified
- 30 May 2017
- Reported
- 7 Jun 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Beef
Timeline
| 4 May 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 May 2017 | Classified by FDA | +26 days |
| 7 Jun 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Histamine Levels above 50ppm
Product as listed by the FDA
Tuna King Tuna Steaks 10 oz.. ,10 lb Box. Frozen UPC Codes: 8158380206764
Where it was distributed
MD, OH, RI
Questions about this recall
Is Tuna King Tuna Steaks recalled?
Yes. Northern Fisheries recalled Tuna King Tuna Steaks on 4 May 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2288-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Histamine Levels above 50ppm
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number: TLNT0116
Where was it sold?
MD, OH, 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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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