Unomundo brand tuna loins and steaks recalled due to histamine
- Starting date:
- February 25, 2020
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - Other, Chemical - Histamine
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Seven Seas Limited
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Consumer
- CFIA reference number:
- 13736
Last updated: 2020-03-11
Advisory details
Ottawa, February 25, 2020 - Seven Seas Limited is recalling Unomundo brand tuna loins and steaks from the marketplace due to elevated levels of histamine. Consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions should not sell or use the recalled products described below.
Recalled product
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unomundo | Tuna loin | Variable | None | Lot # 59831 (the lot code appears only on the master case) | This product may have been sold clerk-served from counters with or without a label or coding. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer. |
| Unomundo | Tuna steak | Variable | None | Lot # 59831 (the lot code appears only on the master case) | This product may have been sold clerk-served from counters with or without a label or coding. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer. |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with high levels of histamine may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Histamines are not destroyed by cooking. High levels of histamine in fish can cause an allergic-type reaction known as scombroid poisoning. Symptoms can include burning throat, diarrhea, dizziness, facial swelling, headache, vomiting and peppery taste in mouth.
- Learn more about the health risks
- Sign up for recall notifications by email and follow us on social media
- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
- Report a food safety or labelling concern
Who is affected
There has been reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by consumer complaints. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.
Images
Select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window
Related AWRs
Media enquiries
- Public enquiries
- Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca - Media relations
- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca