Bumble Bee Recalls Chipotle Albacore Tuna Pouches Due to Seal Defects
Bumble Bee Foods is recalling specific codes of Chipotle Albacore Tuna pouches because seal defects could allow contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, and the source text states that the defect could lead to illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity involving significant injury or illness potential.
Plain-English summary
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a recall for specific codes of Bumble Bee Chipotle Albacore Tuna with Chipotle & Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz. The recall affects 188,185 cases distributed nationwide in the US. The product is identified by UPC 5763800429, and the recall covers all "Best By" dates.
The recall was issued due to defects in the pouch seals. These defects could result in product contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens. If the contaminated product is consumed, it could lead to illness.
Consumers should check their pantries for the affected product. If they have the recalled pouches, they should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bumble Bee Chipotle Albacore Tuna with Chipotle & Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 5763800429.
- Manufacturer
- Bumble Bee Foods LLC
- Category
- Food — Canned/Pouched Seafood
- 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.
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