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FDA recalls Buckhead tuna across 5 states over scombrotoxin levels
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Key Points:
- Nearly 333 pounds of Buckhead tuna distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Maryland are being recalled due to elevated levels of scombrotoxin, a toxin that can cause scombroid poisoning.
- The recall, classified as Class II by the FDA, involves tuna sold in refrigerated Styrofoam containers with product number 0004255 and was initiated after positive tests by the New Jersey Department of Health.
- Scombroid poisoning results from bacterial spoilage in certain fish like tuna, producing histamine that is not destroyed by freezing, cooking, or canning, and symptoms resemble allergic reactions such as rash, hives, and abdominal cramps.
- The FDA advises proper handling, refrigeration, or immediate freezing of fish to prevent bacterial growth and reduce the risk of scombrotoxin formation.
- The recall remains ongoing as the FDA continues monitoring the situation to protect public health.
