MICAL SEAFOOD recalls Tuna Poke CO AAA 2cm 10 lb case Tuna Poke COAAA 1.5cm 10 lb case
Mical Seafood recalls specific tuna poke products from April 2019 due to potential scombroid poisoning. Affected items have packer production dates between April 1 and May 31, 2019.
Recall notice
Mical Seafood Inc received complaints from four of its customers reporting cases of scombroid food poisoning potentially associated with the firm's tuna products. The recall was expanded on 10/07/2019 to cover all lots of tuna products supplied by Truong Phu Xanh Co. Ltd with Packer Production Dates of 04/01/2019 to 05/31/2019.
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What happened, in plain English
Mical Seafood is recalling certain tuna poke products that may contain scombroid poisoning. This recall was expanded to cover all lots from Truong Phu Xanh Co. Ltd with production dates from April 1 to May 31, 2019. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16599-mical-seafood-tuna-poke-products-recall-scombroid-poisoning-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16599-mical-seafood-tuna-poke-products-recall-scombroid-poisoning-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0159-2020
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“Mical Seafood Tuna Poke Products Recall: Scombroid Poisoning Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16599-mical-seafood-tuna-poke-products-recall-scombroid-poisoning-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0159-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0159-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Scombroid poisoning occurs when fish contains high levels of histamine, which can cause symptoms like hives, nausea, and diarrhea. The recall was initiated after complaints from customers about potential cases of this type of food poisoning.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Mical Seafood's tuna poke products with packer production dates between April 1 and May 31, 2019 are affected. Those who consumed the recalled products may have experienced scombroid poisoning.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for tuna poke products labeled as 'Tuna Poke CO AAA 2cm 10 lb case' or 'Tuna Poke COAAA 1.5cm 10 lb case'. The affected items have packer production dates from April 1 to May 31, 2019.
- Brand
Mical Seafood- Category
Food
All 5 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Domestic and foreign distribution.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0159-2020 | Tuna Poke CO AAA 2cm 10 lb case Tuna Poke COAAA 1.5cm 10 lb case; All lots with Packer Production Dates of: 04/01/2019 to 05/31/2019 | 12,010 lbs |
| F-0160-2020 | Tuna Loin 5-8 lb AAA CO 30lb case Tuna Loin 3-5 lb AAA CO 30lb case; All lots with Packer Production Dates of: 04/01/2019 to 05/31/2019 | 138,750 lbs |
| F-0161-2020 | Tuna Ground Meat AAA CO 10lb case; All lots with Packer Production Dates of: 04/01/2019 to 05/31/2019 | 13,520 lbs |
| F-0162-2020 | Tuna Steaks 4oz, 6oz, 8oz, 10oz AA 10lb case Tuna Steaks 4oz, 6oz, 8oz, 10oz AAA 10lb case; All lots with Packer Production Dates of: 04/01/2019 to 05/31/2019 | 108,380 lbs |
| F-0163-2020 | Tuna Saku AAA 8-12oz 10lb case Tuna Saku AAA 12-14oz 10lb case Tuna Saku AAA 16-20oz 10lb case; All lots with Packer Production Dates of: 04/01/2019 to 05/31/2019 | 17,590 lbs |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Dates
Look for packer production dates between April 1 and May 31, 2019 on the product label.
Questions people ask
What is scombroid poisoning?
Scombroid poisoning is a foodborne illness caused by high levels of histamine in fish, leading to symptoms like hives, nausea, and diarrhea.
Why was this product recalled?
Mical Seafood received complaints from four customers reporting cases of scombroid food poisoning potentially associated with their tuna products.
How can I tell if my product is affected?
Check for tuna poke products with packer production dates between April 1 and May 31, 2019.
Contact Mical Seafood
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mical Seafood to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0159-2020 — Mical Seafood Mical Seafood Hello, I own a Mical Seafood that is covered by recall F-0159-2020 from Mical Seafood. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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-0159-2020 (September 25, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0159-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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