Colombian authorities are spreading a contradictory message, when they urge shoppers to “avoid consumption” of a batch of Van Camps branded canned tuna, which reportedly exceeds the allowed...
Health & food Safety News
Drop In “Serious” Histamine Cases In Spanish Sent Tuna
A high number of tuna shipments sent from Spanish exporters have been the subject of reports of elevated histamine levels recently, but over the last few weeks the number of cases have dropped...
WCPO Yellowfin The Cleanest – Lowest Pollution Level
Yellowfin tuna caught in the Western Pacific Ocean have been found to contain far lower levels of pollutants in their muscle tissues, when compared to other ocean areas, a new study has...
Crushed Tuna Bones A Solution To Child Health Deficiencies
Using underutilized tuna byproducts could help solve the problem of malnutrition in underdeveloped countries. By working with highly nutritious parts of the tuna which often go to waste as...
Histamine Alerts Still “Serious” Issue For Spanish Suppliers
Four separate “serious” cases of high levels of histamine in tuna coming from Spain have been reported in the last month to EU health authorities. The country has been on both the receiving...
Cofisa Faces Recall In Italy Over Histamine
A batch of canned tuna has been recalled from supermarket shelves in Italy, as the product originating from Portugal is reported to contain excessive amounts of the foodborne toxin histamine....
DG SANTE’s 2nd Check On Vietnam’s Unresolved Health Matters
An EU team will head to Vietnam later this year to inspect some seafood importing firms on issues related to health and food safety, as there are still a number of matters unresolved following...
Health Concerns Spur Govt. Warning To Spanish Tuna Processors
Health concerns related to the marketing of defrosted tuna products and the practices carried out in their production, including the enhancement of their color through injection, have urged...
Tuna Industry Escapes Farmed Fish Disease Fears
As concerns grow over the health status of farmed fish such as tilapia and salmon, both prone to disease, biosecurity measures are being assessed to avoid further outbreaks of illness across...
FAO: Eating Tuna Boosts Child’s IQ
Pregnant women eating fatty fish such as tuna can significantly boost the IQ of their baby, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). An official from the...
Sainsbury’s Recalls Tuna Based On Listeria Fears
A range of private label sandwich fillers that includes tuna references has been recalled by UK retailer, Sainsbury's, due to contamination with the bacteria, listeria. The product is stated...
New Korean Tuna & Mercury Guidelines Contradict Science
The South Korean government has released guidelines for the safe consumption of fish for pregnant women and children, which go against the latest available science when it comes to mercury....
High Histamine Yellowfin Fills EU Rapid Alerts
A new round of cases related to histamine-contaminated yellowfin tuna has been recorded across Europe, following two previous major outbreaks in Italy and Spain, which were estimated to have...
Could Soy Based Tuna Feed Reduce Health Benefits?
One of the main issues that has surrounded the farming and fattening of tuna species is the large amount of feed needed to grow just a single specimen of fish. In attempt to tackle this, one...
The US Non-GMO Craze; How The Tuna Industry Reacts
It’s becoming increasingly clear to food producers supplying the US market and the brands that put the products on the shelves, that the rise in demand for non-GMO products among American...
US Albacore Industry Bashes “Scary Headlines” On Mercury
As the US albacore fishery gears up for the new season, it’s keen to express that there is some misinformation circulating over mercury content in tuna. The Western Fishboat Owners...
Frozen Yellowfin Brings Heightened Hepatitis Fears In US
There are fears that more tuna carrying the hepatitis A virus has made its way into the US marketplace, as a recall has been issued on yellowfin products originating from two Asia-based firms....
Mexican Tuna Divers Hospitalized
Two divers were hospitalized after suffering from decompression sickness while carrying out their duties for a Mexican tuna purse seiner. Working with a 680 ton seiner named María Guadalupe,...
Fresh Outbreak Of Histamine: Over 200 Cases
The Italian government has released a health warning related to histamine poisoning, believed to have been caused by fresh yellowfin tuna. According to reports, there have been over 200...
Gas Leak Poisons Tuna Crew
A gas leak aboard a carrier vessel that docked in a Thai port has poisoned 20 of its crew, with ten of those affected being rushed to hospital. Initial reports had suggested that an ammonia...