Various tuna products are being recalled from the marketplace across British Columbia due to elevated levels of histamine.
Issued on Feb. 28, the recall was triggered by consumer complaints and the distribution includes B.C. as well as Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and possibly Canada-wide. It comes after Seven Seas Limited issued a Feb. 25 recall of Unomundo brand tuna loins and steaks from the marketplace due to elevated levels of histamine.
Companies that sell the products include Choices Markets, IGA and Save-On-Foods.
While have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the product in the latest recall, there were some reported reactions to products associated with the Feb. 25 recall.
Consumers are advised to check for any recalled product in their homes. Any recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased. The agency will continue conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.
You should not consume the following products:
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes | Additional Info |
| Choices Markets | Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Sashimi Grade – Previously Frozen | Variable | Starts with 0 245345 | All units sold from October 9, 2019 up to and including October 23, 2019 | Sold at Choices Market, 8683 10th Ave., Burnaby |
| Choices Markets | Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Sashimi Grade – Previously Frozen | Variable | Starts with 0 245345 | All units sold from October 10, 2019 up to and including October 12, 2019 | Sold at Choices Market, 3493 Cambie St., Vancouver |
| Choices Markets | Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Sashimi Grade – Previously Frozen | Variable | Starts with 0 245345 | All units sold from October 26, 2019 up to and including November 9, 2019 | Sold at Choices Market, 1888 West 57th Ave., Vancouver |
| Choices Markets | Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Frozen – Ocean Wise | Variable | Starts with 0 245516 | All units sold from October 9, 2019 up to and including October 23, 2019 | Sold at Choices Market, 8683 – 10th Ave., Burnaby |
| Choices Markets | Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Frozen – Ocean Wise | Variable | Starts with 0 245516 | All units sold from October 10, 2019 up to and including October 12, 2019 | Sold at Choices Market, 3493 Cambie St., Vancouver |
| Choices Markets | Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Frozen – Ocean Wise | Variable | Starts with 0 245516 | All units sold from October 26, 2019 up to and including November 9, 2019 | Sold at Choices Market, 1888 West 57th Ave., Vancouver |
| IGA | Ahi Tuna – Previously Frozen | Variable | Starts with 200840 | All units sold from November 6, 2019 up to and including December 6, 2019 | Sold at IGA, 1940 Kane Rd., Kelowna |
| IGA | Ahi Tuna – Previously Frozen | Variable | Starts with 200840 | All units sold from September 28, 2019 up to and including December 17, 2019 | Sold at IGA, 2286 West Broadway |
| IGA | Ahi Tuna – Previously Frozen | Variable | Starts with 200840 | All units sold from November 26, 2019 up to and including January 13, 2020 | Sold at IGA, 12887 Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park |
| Save on Foods | O/W Ahi Tuna | Variable | Starts with 226248 | All units sold from September 18, 2019 up to and including February 28, 2020 | Sold at Save on Foods locations in AB, BC, MB, SK, and YT |
Food contaminated with high levels of histamine may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Histamines are not destroyed by cooking. High levels of histamine in fish can cause an allergic-type reaction known as scombroid poisoning. Symptoms can include burning throat, diarrhea, dizziness, facial swelling, headache, vomiting and peppery taste in mouth.
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
