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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0110-2018·Announced 2017-11-08

Relish Foods Recalls Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loin Due to Salmonella

Relish Foods, Inc. is recalling frozen Newport Yellowfin Tuna Loin because FDA samples tested positive for Salmonella.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Relish Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,966 cases of Newport Yellowfin Tuna Loin. The product is frozen and packed in 30 lb. (480 oz.) cardboard boxes. The tuna is a product of Indonesia and contains yellowfin tuna, water, and carbon monoxide for color retention.

The recall is being conducted because Salmonella was found in FDA samples of the tuna loins. The affected product was distributed in the United States to Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado. There is no foreign distribution.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot numbers against the following: MTNT 0947C, MTNT 0957B, MTNT 0967A, MTNT 0977D, MTNT 0917B, MTNT 0937D, GND 0737D, GND 0747E, GND 0757A, GND 0767C, and GND 0777B. If the lot number matches, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Newport -Yellowfin Tuna Loin; (3/5 lbs. and 5/8 lbs.) Frozen, packed in 30 lb. (480 oz.) 13.61 KG cardboard box. Product of Indonesia. Ingredients: Yellowfin tuna (fish), Water, carbon monoxide (for color retention).
Manufacturer
RELISH FOODS, INC.
Category
Food — Frozen Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
1,966

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (10)

  • Lot Nos. MTNT 0947C
  • MTNT 0957B
  • MTNT 0967A
  • MTNT 0977D MTNT 0917B
  • MTNT 0937D
  • GND 0737D
  • GND 0747E
  • GND 0757A
  • GND 0767C
  • GND 0777B

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by RELISH FOODS, INC. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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