Sym-Pac International recalls frozen yellowfin tuna steaks due to high histamine levels reported in illnesses. Consumers should avoid these products if they have symptoms of food poisoning.
Notified by customer of reports of illness after consuming tuna steaks, found high levels of histamines.
Sym-Pac International is recalling frozen yellowfin tuna steaks that have been reported to cause illness due to high histamine levels. This recall affects consumers who have eaten these products and may experience food poisoning symptoms. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16636-sym-pac-tidal-seafood-tuna-steaks-recall-high-histamine-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16636-sym-pac-tidal-seafood-tuna-steaks-recall-high-histamine-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0462-2020
“Sym-Pac Tidal Seafood Tuna Steaks Recall: High Histamine Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16636-sym-pac-tidal-seafood-tuna-steaks-recall-high-histamine-risk. Based on FDA recall F-0462-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0462-2020%22&limit=1).
The tuna steaks contain high levels of histamines, which can cause food poisoning symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These symptoms typically occur after consuming the product and may be reported by customers.
Anyone who purchased or consumed the recalled frozen yellowfin tuna steaks. People with food poisoning symptoms should seek medical attention.
Look for the product name 'Tidal Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Round Steaks' or 'Frozen Thunnus Albacares' with a net weight of 20 lbs. 6-8 oz. individually vacuumed. The product was distributed globally by Global Protein Group starting January 4, 2019.
If you have consumed the recalled tuna steaks, seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of food poisoning.
The tuna steaks contain high levels of histamines, which can cause food poisoning symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Look for the product name 'Tidal Seafood Yellowfin Tuna Round Steaks' or 'Frozen Thunnus Albacares' with a net weight of 20 lbs. 6-8 oz. individually vacuumed, distributed by Global Protein Group starting January 4, 2019.
Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of food poisoning such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sym-Pac to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0462-2020 — Sym-Pac Sym-Pac Hello, I own a Sym-Pac that is covered by recall F-0462-2020 from Sym-Pac. 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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