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

Lot, batch or date codesUPC: 53849 09183
Quantity recalled6,475 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-0030-2015
FDA event ID
69383
Recalling firm
Anova Food, Tampa, FL
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 2014Recall initiated by company
15 Oct 2014Classified by FDA+19 days
22 Oct 2014Published 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

FloridaGeorgiaIllinoisMinnesotaNorth CarolinaSouth Carolina

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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