SeaBear Clam Chowder Recalled for Potential Botulinum Contamination
SeaBear Smokedhouse Alehouse Clam Chowder pouches are recalled nationwide due to potential seal failure that could allow Clostridium botulinum contamination. Consumers should not consume the product.
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: Clostridium botulinum is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing botulism, a serious illness. Although no illnesses have been reported and the contamination is potential rather than confirmed, the serious nature of the hazard and FDA Class II classification warrant a High severity rating.
Plain-English summary
SeaBear Smokedhouse Alehouse Clam Chowder, packaged in 12-ounce retort pouches, is being recalled due to potential failure of the product's seal and the potential for contamination with Clostridium botulinum.
Clostridium botulinum is a serious pathogen that can cause botulism. The recall was initiated after the company identified that the seals on affected pouches may have failed, creating a potential pathway for contamination.
Approximately 5,368 pouches have been distributed nationwide. The affected product codes are 64241643ALECH, 64241641ALECH, 64241661ALECH, 64243251ALECH, 64243261ALECH, 64250222ALECH, and 64250241ALECH, with enjoy-by dates ranging from June 2028 to January 2029.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should dispose of it safely. Contact the manufacturer if you have questions or concerns.
The recalled product
- Product
- SeaBear Smokedhouse Alehouse Clam Chowder is packaged in retort pouch, net wt. 12-oz., UPC 0 34507 07021 1. Case label, item 60104, Alehouse Chowder 12/CS.
- Manufacturer
- Seabear Company
- Category
- Food — Seafood / Ready-to-Eat
- Affected units
- 5,368
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Seabear Company 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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