The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1027-2015·Announced 2015-02-18

Chicken of the Sea Recalls Chunk Light Tuna Due to Metal Pieces

Chicken of the Sea is recalling Chunk Light Tuna in Water 12oz cans because they may contain metal pieces from broken equipment.

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (metal contamination) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea is recalling 2,400 cans of Chunk Light Tuna in Water 12oz cans. The recall is due to the potential presence of metal pieces originating from a broken piece of equipment used during production.

The affected product is identified by Case UPC 4800001164 and Label UPC 0 4800001164 0. The specific lot code is 9R5BE SCAFB, and the best-by date is 11/5/17. The product was distributed in Georgia and Florida.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and check for the specific lot code and UPCs listed above.

The recalled product

Product
Chicken of the Sea brand Chunk Light Tuna, Case UPC is 4800001164 and the Label UPC is 0 4800001164 0. 100 cases (24 cans/case)
Manufacturer
Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea.
Category
Food — Canned Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
2,400

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)

  • Lot Code: 9R5BE SCAFB
  • Best By Date: 11/5/17

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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