Dungeness Seaworks Albacore Tuna Recalled for Botulism Risk
Dungeness Seaworks is recalling Albacore Tuna Hickory Smoke cans due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
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 involves Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen associated with severe injury, and the agency classification is Class II, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or high-risk pathogens.
Plain-English summary
Dungeness Seaworks is recalling its Albacore Tuna Hickory Smoke product, packaged in 6-ounce 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 initiated because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall. The product was distributed in Washington only.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the firm for instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Albacore Tuna Hickory Smoke, Dungeness Seaworks brand, net weight 6 oz., packaged in metal cans. No UPC.
- Manufacturer
- Dungeness Seaworks
- Category
- Food — Canned Seafood
- Hazard
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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