CLASS I Food recall · Reported 8 Nov 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Newport -Yellowfin Tuna Loin recalled by Relish Foods

Relish Foods is recalling Newport -Yellowfin Tuna Loin, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 16 Oct 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot Nos. MTNT 0947C, MTNT 0957B, MTNT 0967A, MTNT 0977D MTNT 0917B, MTNT 0937D, GND 0737D, GND 0747E, GND 0757A, GND 0767C, GND 0777B

Quantity recalled1,966 Cases

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0110-2018
FDA event ID: 78324
Recalling firm: Relish Foods, Culver City, CA
Brand: Newport
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 16 Oct 2017
FDA classified: 3 Nov 2017
Reported: 8 Nov 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Tuna

Timeline

16 Oct 2017	Recall initiated by company
3 Nov 2017	Classified by FDA	+18 days
8 Nov 2017	Published in enforcement report	+5 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Salmonella found in FDA samples of tuna loins.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

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).

Where it was distributed

U.S. distribution to the following: OR, WA, CA, AZ, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY, CO. No foreign distribution.

Arizona California Colorado Idaho Montana Nevada Oregon Utah Washington Wyoming

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Salmonella found in FDA samples of tuna loins.

Which lots are affected?

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

Where was it sold?

U.S. distribution to the following: OR, WA, CA, AZ, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY, CO. No foreign distribution.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 78324

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Newport -Yellowfin Tuna Steaks recalled by Relish Foods.

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