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FDA Food recall · Reported August 23, 2017

HFS 1/10LB Lightly Breaded Cod Tail Portions 5oz, Item Number: 02075

Product may contain undeclared milk.

Recall #
F-2680-2017
Affected scope
693,408 cases (total for all products)
Initiated
June 9, 2017
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High Liner Foods Inc. recalled HFS 1/10LB Lightly Breaded Cod Tail Portions 5oz, Item Number: 02075 - a moderate-severity action.

HFS 1/10LB Lightly Breaded Cod Tail Portions 5oz, Item Number: 02075 was recalled by High Liner Foods Inc. in August 23, 2017. Reason: Product may contain undeclared milk.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2680-2017 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

High Liner Foods Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Product may contain undeclared milk..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
August 23, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2680-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-2680-2017) was formally reported on August 23, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 9, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. High Liner Foods Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Portsmouth, NH. Federal records list the affected scope as 693,408 cases (total for all products).

The documented reason for this recall is: Product may contain undeclared milk. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 25,416 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

HFS 1/10LB Lightly Breaded Cod Tail Portions 5oz, Item Number: 02075

Reason for recall

Product may contain undeclared milk.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-2680-2017
Date reported August 23, 2017
Date initiated June 9, 2017
Recalling firm High Liner Foods Inc.
Firm location Portsmouth, NH
Affected scope 693,408 cases (total for all products)
Distribution Nationwide

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
HFS 1/10LB Lightly Breaded Cod Tail Portions 5oz, Item Number: 02075. Recalled by High Liner Foods Inc.. Units affected: 693,408 cases (total for all products).
Why was this product recalled?
Product may contain undeclared milk.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on August 23, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-2680-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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