CLASS I Food recall · Reported 22 Oct 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Wild Caught Seared Ahi Tuna Seasoned recalled by Anova Food
Anova Food is recalling Wild Caught Seared Ahi Tuna Seasoned with Cracked Black Pepper and Garlic, distributed in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina. The recall was initiated on 26 Sep 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
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-0030-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69383
- Recalling firm
- Anova Food, Tampa, FL
- Brand
- Wild Caught
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Sep 2014
- FDA classified
- 15 Oct 2014
- Reported
- 22 Oct 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Tuna
Timeline
| 26 Sep 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Oct 2014 | Classified by FDA | +19 days |
| 22 Oct 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Wild Caught Seared Ahi Tuna Seasoned with Cracked Black Pepper and Garlic, manufactured by Lagniappe Louisiana Foods, Inc.-Instructions say to keep frozen.
Where it was distributed
FL, IL, GA, SC, MN, and NC Canada
Questions about this recall
Is Wild Caught Seared Ahi Tuna Seasoned with Cracked Black Pepper and Garlic recalled?
Yes. Anova Food recalled Wild Caught Seared Ahi Tuna Seasoned with Cracked Black Pepper and Garlic on 26 Sep 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0030-2015.
Why was it recalled?
Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
UPC: 53849 09183
Where was it sold?
FL, IL, GA, SC, MN, and NC Canada
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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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