Nearly 333 pounds of Buckhead tuna recalled across 5 states over elevated scombrotoxin levels

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   Buckhead Tuna Recalled Across 5 States Over Scombrotoxin

   A New Jersey company has recalled nearly 333 pounds of Buckhead tuna distributed across five states after testing detected elevated levels of scombrotoxin and high histamine content. The Food and Drug Administration classified the action as a Class II recall. The affected fish poses a food poisoning risk and was pulled from the market in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Two tuna samples tested positive for the toxic bacteria and high histamine levels, prompting the safety warning and market removal.

   Why it matters

   The Food and Drug Administration assigned a Class II designation to the action, which serves as the agency's second-highest warning level. Scombrotoxin fish poisoning occurs when fish is improperly chilled or handled, allowing histamine to accumulate and cause illness. The recalled inventory involves a specific quantity distributed regionally to five states, though health authorities continue to monitor distribution channels.

   What is confirmed

   • Nearly 333 pounds of Buckhead tuna are involved in a recall across five states.
   • The recall spans New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
   • The action was triggered by elevated levels of scombrotoxin and high histamine levels found in two tuna samples.
   • The Food and Drug Administration classified the recall as a Class II warning level.

   What to watch next

   • Further details from the Food and Drug Administration regarding specific product lot numbers and distribution points
   • Reports of any illnesses linked to the consumed tuna batches
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   2. New York Post — New Jersey company recalls nearly 333 pounds of tuna over high histamine levels
   3. Patch — Tuna From NJ Company Recalled Over Toxic Bacteria, FDA Says
   4. Seafoodnews — FDA Classifies Trinity Seafood Tuna Recall as Class II Over Scombrotoxin Contamination
   5. PIX11 — Tuna recalled in NY, NJ for food poisoning risks: FDA
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