Chicken of the Sea Genova Meal Kits recalled for quality standards
Chicken of the Sea is recalling promotional Genova Meal Kits because products included in the kits were prepared in a home kitchen that did not meet quality standards.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class II recall. No illnesses, injuries, or specific hazards (such as pathogens or allergens) are stated in the source text. The recall is based on failure to meet quality standards in preparation, which constitutes a precautionary measure rather than a documented safety threat.
Plain-English summary
Chicken of the Sea is recalling promotional Genova Meal Kits sold in California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Nevada, New York, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. The kits include dry whole wheat pasta, dried basil and parsley, two cans of Genova Tuna, pesto, Kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, and dates.
The reason for the recall is that products prepared in a home kitchen and included in the promotional kits did not meet quality standards. Approximately 250 kits were distributed, with 9 of these going to Chicken of the Sea.
Consumers who have purchased these meal kits should not use them. The FDA recommends contacting Chicken of the Sea or Thai Union with questions about this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Chicken of the Sea Genova Meal Kit; Kits include dry whole wheat pasta, dried basil and parsley, 2 cans of Genova Tuna, pesto, Kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, dates.
- Manufacturer
- Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union
- Category
- Food — Meal Kit / Ready-to-Eat
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)
- No codes
Distribution
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