The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0162-2016·Announced 2015-12-16

Garibaldi Cannery Recalls Jalapeño Albacore Tuna Due to Botulism Risk

The Garibaldi Cannery is recalling 3,988 cans of Jalapeño Albacore Tuna because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.

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 health consequences, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

The Garibaldi Cannery, LLC is recalling 3,988 cans of Jalapeño Albacore Tuna. The product is sold in 8-ounce metal cans and does not have a UPC code. The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.

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 should look for cans with codes starting with OC.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
JALAPE¿O ALBACORE TUNA , sold under brand The Garibaldi Cannery, metal can, net weight 8 oz. (227 gram). No UPC
Affected units
3,988

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 →