United StatesBuckhead brand tuna sold in 10 lb, 12 lb, 15 lb and 3–5 lb cases in styrofoam containers labeled “Keep Refrigerated,” produced by Buckhead Meat Company D.B.A. Trinity Seafood (Lakewood, NJ), is affected. The firm recalled 332.9 lbs after the New Jersey Department of Health notified them that two tuna samples had reported high levels of scombrotoxin; the product was distributed to PA, MD, NY, CT and NJ.
What's being recalled
Buckhead, Tuna, 10lb cs, 12lb cs, 15lb cs, 3-5lb cs , Styrofoam container, Keep Refrigerated
Recalling firm: Buckhead Meat Company D.B.A. Trinity Seafood, Lakewood, NJ, United States.
How to identify it
0004255 Vat # 59-01915, 58-11212, 59-01914, 58-11210, 58-11213, 59-01930, 59-01570, 58-11210, 59-0
The hazard
The Firm was notified by NJ Department of Health of two samples collected from tuna with reported high levels of scombrotoxin.
What to do
Don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you've eaten it and feel unwell, contact a doctor.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for food & drink recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
The recall product was distributed to the following States: PA, MD, NY, CT, NJ
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports), collected from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (enforcement reports). Check the original before you act on it.
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