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Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

King Oscar Anchovies Recalled for Elevated Histamine Levels

Agency Publication Date: December 20, 2022
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Summary

Tri-Union Frozen Products Inc has voluntarily recalled 263 cases of King Oscar Anchovies Flat Fillet in Olive Oil (2 oz. can) because the product was found to have elevated levels of histamine. The recalled anchovies were distributed in 18-can cartons to DOT Foods and UNFI distribution centers in Illinois and New Hampshire. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this issue to date. Consumers should return the product to the store where they bought it for a refund or dispose of it immediately.

Risk

Eating fish with high histamine levels can cause scombroid poisoning, a type of food poisoning. Symptoms usually appear within minutes to hours after eating the fish and include a tingling or burning sensation in the mouth, facial swelling, rash, hives, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 2 oz. cans of King Oscar Anchovies Flat Fillet in Olive Oil (UPC 3480060061) that are marked with a 'Best if used by' date of April 2023.
  2. Identify the product by looking for the following lot codes on the packaging: CSN-2111/1, CSN-2111/2, CSN-2112/1, CSN-2115/1, 2115/2, or 2117/2.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional information regarding this recall.

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: King Oscar Anchovies Flat Fillet in Olive Oil (2 oz. can)by King Oscar
Variants: Flat Fillet, in Olive Oil, 18 cans per carton
UPC Codes:
3480060061
Lot Numbers:
CSN-2111/1
CSN-2111/2
CSN-2112/1
CSN-2115/1
2115/2
2117/2
Date Ranges: Best if used by April 2023

Distributed by Tri-Union Seafoods, LLC; Recall #: F-0204-2023; Total quantity 263 cases.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 91302
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Tri-Union Frozen Products Inc
Sold By: DOT Foods, Inc.; UNFI
Manufactured In: Peru, United States
Units Affected: 263 cases
Distributed To: Illinois, New Hampshire

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