The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0037-2015·Announced 2014-10-22

Bumble Bee Jalapeno Albacore Tuna Recalled for Pouch Seal Defects

Bumble Bee Foods is recalling Jalapeno Albacore Tuna pouches due to seal defects that could allow contamination by 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 (potential pathogen contamination) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a recall for specific codes of Bumble Bee Jalapeno Albacore Tuna with Jalapeno & Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz. The recall involves 188,185 cases distributed nationwide in the US. All "Best By" dates are affected.

The recall was initiated due to defects in the pouch seals. These defects could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to illness if the product is consumed.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the affected items. The source text does not specify further consumer actions such as returning the product or discarding it, but the hazard is identified as potential illness from contamination.

The recalled product

Product
Bumble Bee Jalapeno Albacore Tuna with Jalapeno & Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 5763800428
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)

  • All "Best By" dates

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.

See all 9 products in this recall →

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