The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0160-2016·Announced 2015-12-16

Garibaldi Cannery Recalls Albacore Tuna Bellies for Botulism Risk

The Garibaldi Cannery is recalling Albacore Tuna Bellies due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. The product was distributed in Oregon and sold online nationwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen associated with severe injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

The Garibaldi Cannery, LLC is recalling 477 cans of Albacore Tuna Bellies, 8 oz. (227 gram), because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The cans are identified by codes starting with OC and the word "Bellies" written on top. The product does not have a UPC code.

The recalled product was distributed in Oregon and sold to internet customers nationwide. The last date of distribution for the recalled products was September 2015.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
ALBACORE TUNA BELLIES, sold under brand The Garibaldi Cannery, Net weight 8 oz. (227 gram). The word "Bellies" is written on top of can. No UPC
Affected units
477

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by The Garibaldi Cannery, 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 10 products in this recall →