Pier Fish Company, Inc. recalls Frozen Ground Tuna. Product is labeled in part: "PIER FISH CO. 68 CONWAY ST NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740 COLUMBUS FISH & SFD
Pier Fish Company recalls frozen ground tuna with elevated histamine levels. Consumers should check product labels for lot #16185 and avoid consumption due to potential health risks.
Lower-risk recall
Elevated histamine levels.
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What happened, in plain English
Pier Fish Company is recalling frozen ground tuna with elevated histamine levels. This can cause health issues like headaches or nausea if consumed. The recall affects specific lots sold in the U.S. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22416-pier-fish-frozen-ground-tuna-recall-elevated-histamine-levels.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22416-pier-fish-frozen-ground-tuna-recall-elevated-histamine-levels · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1513-2017
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“Pier Fish Frozen Ground Tuna Recall: Elevated Histamine Levels.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22416-pier-fish-frozen-ground-tuna-recall-elevated-histamine-levels. Based on FDA recall #F-1513-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1513-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Elevated histamine levels in the tuna can cause health issues such as headaches, nausea, or allergic reactions in some people. This occurs due to improper handling or storage of the product.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Pier Fish Frozen Ground Tuna with lot number 16185 from U.S. stores are affected. Those with sensitive reactions to histamine may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the label "PIER FISH CO. 68 CONWAY ST NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740 COLUMBUS FISH & SFD" and lot number 16185 on the product packaging.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the label "PIER FISH CO. 68 CONWAY ST NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740 COLUMBUS FISH & SFD" and lot number 16185.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the elevated histamine levels in this specific lot can cause health issues like headaches or nausea. Do not consume.
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the product label for lot number 16185. If it matches, stop using it and do not eat it.
How can I find out if my product is affected?
Look for the label "PIER FISH CO. 68 CONWAY ST NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740 COLUMBUS FISH & SFD" and lot number 16185 on the packaging.
Contact Pier Fish
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pier Fish to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1513-2017 — Pier Fish Pier Fish Hello, I own a Pier Fish that is covered by recall F-1513-2017 from Pier Fish. 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-1513-2017 (January 13, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1513-2017 to see it in context.
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