Trade Winds Yellowfin Tuna Recall: High Histamine Risk
Relish Foods recalls Trade Winds Premium Grade Yellowfin Tuna Ground due to elevated histamine levels. Check your freezer for affected lots immediately.
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Positive for histamine level at 140 ppm.
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What happened, in plain English
Relish Foods, Inc. is recalling Trade Winds Premium Grade Yellowfin (Ahi) Tuna Ground because it tested positive for high histamine levels at 140 ppm. This product was distributed in the U.S., specifically to New York. Consumers should check their freezers for this specific item. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16513-trade-winds-yellowfin-tuna-recall-high-histamine-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16513-trade-winds-yellowfin-tuna-recall-high-histamine-risk · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0138-2020
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“Trade Winds Yellowfin Tuna Recall: High Histamine Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16513-trade-winds-yellowfin-tuna-recall-high-histamine-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0138-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0138-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains histamine levels at 140 ppm, which can cause scombroid poisoning or other adverse health reactions when consumed. High histamine in fish indicates spoilage or improper temperature control during processing or storage.
Who’s affected
Consumers in New York who purchased frozen tuna from retailers distributing Relish Foods products are likely affected. Individuals who consume seafood may be at risk of histamine-related illness if the product is eaten.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Trade Winds Premium Grade Yellowfin (Ahi) Tuna Ground, kept frozen, with a net weight of 10 LBS. (4.54 KG). Check the label for LOT # 19109 and a Best By date of 04/19/2021. The packaging states 'Product of Vietnam' and 'Specifically Packed For: Relish Foods, Inc.'
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What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the recalled tuna due to the risk of high histamine levels.
Discard or return the item
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so please contact the manufacturer or retailer for instructions on disposal or refund.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in New York.
FDA distribution: “U.S. distribution to NY. No foreign distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: New York.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Where was this product sold?
The product was distributed in the U.S. to New York, with no foreign distribution.
How much of this product was recalled?
Approximately 600 cases, totaling 6000 lbs. of product were recalled.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0138-2020 (October 11, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0138-2020 to see it in context.
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