The collapse of the Pacific Northwest salmon fishery is causing fishermen to turn increasingly to the albacore tuna fishery as an alternative source of income. However, fishermen need to be aware of problems related to product safety. Improper handling of albacore can cause the fish to produce histamines, and this may cause consumers to fall ill with histamine poisoning.

Authors: 
Cormac Craven et al
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Product Number: 
ORESU-T-01-001
Year of Publication: 
2001
Price: 
Free
Length: 
4 pp.
Size and Format: 
8 1/2 x 11, paper
Miscellaneous: 
Additional authors: Ken Hilderbrand, Ed Kolbe, Gil Sylvia, Mark Daeschel, Beatriz Gloria, and Haejung An.