Browse Food Recalls
9 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 9 FDA food recall enforcement actions. Each entry includes the product description, reason for recall, classification (Class I through III based on severity), recalling firm, and distribution details. Food recalls are classified by health risk — Class I involves a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death, while Class III covers products unlikely to cause harm. Use the filters below to search by year, classification, state, or keyword.
Food Safety Recalls
Browse 9 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2019 | Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Ground Meat, Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mical S... | Products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning because they may have increased ... | Class II | Northern Fisheries Ltd. |
| Dec 6, 2019 | Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins, 5-8 lbs, Keep Frozen, Imported/Distributed: Mica... | Products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning because they may have increased ... | Class II | Northern Fisheries Ltd. |
| Dec 6, 2019 | Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steak, 4 oz. and 6 oz., Keep Frozen, Imported/Distribut... | Products have the potential to cause scombrotoxin fish poisoning because they may have increased ... | Class II | Northern Fisheries Ltd. |
| Nov 22, 2019 | Tuna King Tuna Saku 12-16oz 1x10lb Production date 06/13/2019 Expiration: ... | Firm is voluntarily recalling tuna medallions, 4 oz and 6 oz tuna steaks and Tuna Saku (products ... | Class II | Northern Fisheries Ltd. |
| Nov 22, 2019 | Tuna King 2-3 oz. Tuna Medallions (1 lb. packages) Production date 06/13/201... | Firm is voluntarily recalling tuna medallions, 4 oz and 6 oz tuna steaks and Tuna Saku (products ... | Class II | Northern Fisheries Ltd. |
| Nov 22, 2019 | Tuna King 4 oz. and 6 oz. Tuna Steaks (frozen) Production date 06/13/2019 E... | Firm is voluntarily recalling tuna medallions, 4 oz and 6 oz tuna steaks and Tuna Saku (products ... | Class II | Northern Fisheries Ltd. |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Frozen, raw tuna steaks individually packed in 8 oz. vacuum packages. Sold in... | Northern Fisheries Ltd. was notified by two of their customers that they each received several co... | Class II | Northern Fisheries Ltd. |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Frozen, raw tuna loins packed in vacuum packages weighing between 5-8 Lbs. ea... | Northern Fisheries Ltd. was notified by two of their customers that they received several consume... | Class II | Northern Fisheries Ltd. |
| May 4, 2017 | Tuna King Tuna Steaks 10 oz.. ,10 lb Box. Frozen UPC Codes: 8158380206764 | Histamine Levels above 50ppm | Class II | Northern Fisheries Ltd. |
Frequently Asked Questions
When a food safety issue is identified — through FDA inspections, lab testing, consumer complaints, or manufacturer quality checks — the responsible company issues a recall to remove the affected products from the market. The FDA publishes an enforcement report detailing the product, the reason for the recall, and how far the product was distributed. Retailers pull the product from shelves, and consumers are advised to return it for a refund or dispose of it safely.
The leading causes include bacterial contamination (Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli), undeclared allergens (milk, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish), foreign material contamination (metal, glass, plastic), and labeling errors. Undeclared allergens consistently account for the largest share of food recalls because even trace amounts can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals.
Use the search and filter tools on this page to look up specific products, brands, or ingredients. Each recall entry includes the product description, lot numbers, and distribution details so you can determine whether your item is affected. If you find a match, stop consuming the product and return it to the store for a full refund or dispose of it safely.