Osamu Corporation in Gardena, California has recalled 1800 cases of frozen ground tuna after three people became ill with elevated histamine levels. The USDA said it found elevated histamine levels in samples of the tuna. Several samples of the product also showed signs of decomposition.
Decomposition can cause histamine formation in seafood. Histamine is a neuro-transmitter your body produces in response to an allergic reaction. When the substance is present in food, it can cause tingling or burning sensations in the mouth, rash, hives, itchy skin, facial swelling, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If you develop any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
Grocery stores that bought the tuna used it to prepare sushi sold in their stores. Osamu Corporation has said that they don’t believe the tuna or sushi made with the tuna is still available in stores.
Product details:
- Frozen ground tuna
- Lot number 7013
- Tuna was shipped to AFC Corporation, Red Shell Foods, and Pacific Fresh Fish Company
- Shipping dates were August 8, 2011 to September 8, 2011
- These companies have sushi franchises in California and throughout the country.
- AFC has sushi franchises in grocery stores across the country.
- Red Shell Foods has sushi franchises in:
- Calabasas
- Century City
- Dana Point
- Encino
- Hollywood
- Irvine
- Los Angeles
- Marina del Rey
- Newport Beach
- North Hollywood
- Northridge
- Pacific Palisades
- Pasadena
- Santa Barbara
- Sherman Oaks
- Silverlake
- Tarzana
- West Hollywood
- Westlake Village
- Pacific Fresh Fish Company of Los Angeles sells seafood directly to consumers and retail establishments.
If you purchased any of this tuna or sushi made with it, return it to the store for a full refund. If you have questions, please call 1-310-327-6376 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm Pacific Standard Time.
