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Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Tidal Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Round Steaks Recalled for High Histamine Levels

Agency Publication Date: January 7, 2020
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Summary

Sym-Pac International Inc. is recalling approximately 2,000 cases of Tidal Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Round Steaks after a customer reported illnesses associated with the product. Testing confirmed the presence of high levels of histamines, which can cause scombroid poisoning. These frozen 20-lb. cases contain 6-8 oz. individually vacuum-packed steaks and were distributed to one customer in California.

Risk

The tuna contains high levels of histamines, which can lead to scombroid fish poisoning. Symptoms typically include a tingling or burning sensation in the mouth, facial swelling, rash, hives, itchy skin, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your product for the name 'Tidal Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Round Steaks' and the production code of 01/04/2019.
  2. The affected product is sold in 20 lb. cases containing individually vacuum-packed 6-8 oz. steaks with the brand name 'Tidal Seafood'.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Sym-Pac International Inc. for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Tidal Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Round Steaks (20 lbs.)by Tidal Seafood
Variants: Frozen, 6-8 oz. individually vacuumed packed steaks
Item Code:
F-0462-2020
Lot Numbers:
01/04/2019

Distributed by Global Protein Group, Irvine, CA.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84507
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Sym-Pac International Inc
Sold By: Global Protein Group
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2000 x 20 lb. cases
Distributed To: California

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