Mexican tuna brands are in the news yet again for using excessive amounts of soy-based hydrolyzed proteins in their canned tuna. The Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) recently...
Health & food Safety News
French Authorities Recall Lidl-Sold Tuna Steaks
Tuna steaks sold in several Lidl stores across France were recalled after the detection of the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. French Rappel Conso, alerting consumers about adulterated,...
EU Alerts: Frozen Albacore Consignment From Unauthorized Vessel Rejected
The EU Regulatory Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASSF) reported five tuna-related incidents in March, four from Spain and one from Italy. Four batches of frozen albacore with different...
Grupomar’s Tuny Plant Suspends Operations After Intoxication Incident
The Colima Civil Protection Unit shut down production at the tuna brand Tuny plant located in Manzanillo, Mexico, after 18 employees were intoxicated on Sunday. All the victims were...
US Company Bids Good Riddance To CO Treated Tuna
US-based tuna importer, Lotus Seafood, is opening a new processing plant in Indonesia to introduce a proprietary treatment for tuna that enhances the color of the fish without the application...
Media Hype Over Misleading Consumer Study On Mercury In Tuna
A recent study from the US-based Consumer Report (CR) on mercury in canned tuna has raised the ire of The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) and the tuna sector after it claimed that tuna is...
NFI Lashes Out Against Consumer Reports’ “Embarrassing, Tabloid Journalism”
A recently published study on mercury content in canned tuna and how its consumption can harm pregnant women has sparked controversy. The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) strongly criticized...
EU Alerts: Multiple Incidents Of Tuna Contamination Reported
Incidents involving tuna were reported from different parts of Europe – Netherlands, France, and Austria, in the EU Regulatory Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). There were multiple...
ATUNA: Year-End Break From Dec 26 To Jan 1
The ATUNA team would like to wish you Joyful Holidays and a Happy New Year, with all the best wishes for 2023! During the festive period we are taking a short break, and our offices will...
EU Alert: High Levels Of Histamine Found In Tuna From Sri Lanka
Only two tuna-related issues were reported to the EU Regulatory Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) last month. One from the Netherlands on October 12, for high levels of histamine...
Hong Kong Restaurant Served Histamine Poisoned Tuna
A restaurant at Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong served tuna that caused cases of food poisoning but there were no reports of people falling ill. The country's Center for Food Safety (CFS)...
EU Alerts: Lidl In France Recalls Tuna Steaks With Listeria
German retailer Lidl has recalled 120g unbranded yellowfin steaks. This sashimi-quality product has been on the market since August 27. The withdrawal was initiated upon the detection of...
FDA To Update “Healthy” Claim On Food Labels
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has started a public process to update the definition of the nutrient claim “healthy” on food labels, to reflect the current nutrition science and the...
Dark Colored Tuna Meat Intake Increases Longevity Says Study
Consuming tuna has major health benefits for the human body and now a Japanese research team has found that regularly eating dark-colored tuna meat increases antioxidation effects in people,...
EU Alerts: Histamine In Tuna Poisoned 20 Swedes
Incidents involving tuna varied across France, Spain, and Sweden in August. Histamine detection was the root cause of all the alerts reported in the EU Regulatory Rapid Alert System for Food...
EU Alerts: Yellowfin Consignment From India Rejected
July was a comparatively calm month for the EU Regulatory Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) regarding tuna-related incidents. It could also be related to many inspectors taking...
EU Alerts: Recall In Spain Due To High Histamine
The EU Regulatory Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) reported seven tuna-related issues in June; a substantial increase from May's single incident. Most cases originated from Spain....
Can Tuna Mitigate Erectile Dysfunction?
Foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids such as albacore tuna can help increase blood flow which in turn could help men with erectile dysfunction (ED) problems, according to WebMD. Tuna also...
Inconclusive Study Spreads Fear Of Tuna And Melanoma Risk
Despite the many health benefits of canned tuna, one latest research claims higher intakes of canned tuna and other non-fried fish can increase the risk of malignant melanoma. However, the...
Canned Tuna Consumption Lowers Risks Of Colon Cancer By 34%
People eating canned fish, including tuna, at least twice a week have a lower risk of colorectal cancer. This is part of the conclusion of an Italian study that examined, for the first time,...