The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0391-2023·Announced 2023-03-08

Tuna Flakes Recalled for Dried Fish Bones Found in Product

Arroyabe Bonito Flakes White Meat Tuna is being recalled because dried fish bones were discovered in the cans, presenting a choking hazard. The affected product includes Lot Code L1104-1 and was distributed in Washington and Utah.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class II recall involves foreign object contamination (dried fish bones) in food that presents a potential choking hazard. The hazard is risk-of-harm without reported injuries, meeting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Arroyabe Bonito Flakes White Meat Tuna Flakes in Oil, a canned tuna product imported from Spain's Basque region, is being recalled by Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective. The product is packaged in metal cans with a net weight of 32 ounces (900 grams) and drained weight of 21 ounces (590 grams).

The recall was issued because dried fish bones were discovered in the product, which presents a potential choking hazard to consumers.

The affected product includes Lot Code L1104-1 with an expiration date of 12/31/2026. Approximately 28 cases (12 cans per case) were distributed in Washington and Utah.

Consumers who have purchased this product should inspect their cans before consumption and discard any affected product.

The recalled product

Product
Arroyabe Bonito Flakes White Meat Tuna Flakes in Oil From the Basque region of Spain. Product is packaged in metal can, Net wt: 32oz (900g), Drained Weight: 21oz (590g). Ingredients: White Tuna, Sunflower Oil and Salt. Imported By: Culinary Collective Lynnwood, WA. UPC on metal
Manufacturer
Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective
Hazard
  • foreign-object
  • choking

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)

  • Lot Code: L1104-1 EXP Date: 12/31/2026

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • UT
  • WA