Dungeness Seaworks Recalls Albacore Tuna Jalepeno Cans for Botulism Risk
Dungeness Seaworks is recalling Albacore Tuna Jalepeno cans due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. The product was distributed in Washington.
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 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
Dungeness Seaworks is recalling Albacore Tuna Jalepeno, a 6-ounce canned product packaged in metal cans. The recall affects cans with production codes starting with "OC". The last date of distribution for these products was September 2015.
The recall was issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism. The firm did not provide the total quantity of units recalled.
The product was distributed in Washington only. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop consuming it if they find cans matching the description.
The recalled product
- Product
- Albacore Tuna Jalepeno, Dungeness Seaworks brand, net weight 6 oz., packaged in metal cans. No UPC.
- Manufacturer
- Dungeness Seaworks
- Category
- Food — Canned Seafood
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Dungeness Seaworks 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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