The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0035-2015·Announced 2014-10-22

Bumble Bee Recalls Pouched Albacore Tuna Due to Seal Defects

Bumble Bee Foods is recalling specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna because seal defects could allow contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, and the hazard involves potential contamination by pathogens, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a recall for specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna. The recall is due to defects in the pouch seals, which could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens.

Consumption of the affected product could lead to illness. The recall covers 188,185 cases of Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Omega-3 Albacore Tuna with Omega 3 Tuna Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 8660024191. The affected products have Best By dates ranging from March 2017 to September 2017 and were distributed nationwide in the US.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and Best By dates. If they have the affected product, they should stop consuming it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Omega-3 Albacore Tuna with Omega 3 Tuna Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 8660024191
Manufacturer
Bumble Bee Foods LLC
Category
Food — Canned / Pouched Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
188,185

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 (1)

  • Best By dates: March 2017 to September 2017

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Bumble Bee Foods LLC 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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