H-E-B Albacore Tuna recalled due to improper lid sealing and botulism risk
H-E-B branded Solid White Albacore Tuna is being recalled because its easy-pull lid may not be properly secured, risking contamination with Clostridium botulinum. The recalled products were distributed nationwide.
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 3/5 (High).
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 is FDA Class II. Clostridium botulinum is a high-risk pathogen, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text. The hazard remains theoretical based on potential contamination from improper lid sealing.
Plain-English summary
H-E-B branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in water is being recalled due to improper easy-pull lid sealing. The affected products include both Solid White Albacore Tuna and Chunk White Albacore Tuna, sold in 5 oz individual cans and 4-pack shrink packs.
The product's easy-pull lid may not be properly secured, which could allow contamination with Clostridium botulinum. This is a serious pathogen that can cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.
The recalled products were distributed nationwide. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Look for items with a Best By date of 12/12/2027 and lot codes S9FA45K or S9FA46K.
For questions or to report adverse reactions, contact the FDA or a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- HEB branded Solid White Albacore Tuna in water; Wild Caught; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) DR WT. 4 OZ (113g); Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, TX 78204 UPC# 41220 14184 (can); UPC# 41220 43345 (4 pack shrink pack) Chunk White Albacore Tuna in water; wild caught; NET WT.…
- Manufacturer
- Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union
- Category
- Food — Canned Tuna
- Affected units
- 14,147
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 (2)
- Best By dates: 12/12/2027 Lots: S9FA45K
- S9FA46K
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 10 recalled by Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union 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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