The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1083-2016·Announced 2016-04-27

Hill Country Fare Chunk Light Tuna Recalled for Underprocessing

HEB is recalling 5,376 cans of Hill Country Fare Chunk Light Tuna in Texas because the product may have been underprocessed.

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 potential food safety hazard (underprocessing) without reported illnesses, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

HEB Retail Support Center is recalling 5,376 units of Hill Country Fare Chunk Light Tuna in pure vegetable oil, 5 oz cans. The recall is limited to the state of Texas. The specific product is identified by UPC 041220653355 and lot code 6O9FZ SCEES.

The recall was initiated because the product may have been underprocessed. Underprocessing can allow harmful bacteria to survive, posing a potential food safety risk.

Consumers who have purchased this specific product should check their pantry for the UPC and lot code listed above. If they have the recalled item, they should stop consuming it and contact HEB for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Hill Country Fare Chunk Light Tuna in pure vegetable oil NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) packaged in a metal can.
Manufacturer
HEB Retail Support Center
Category
Food — Canned Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
5,376

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)

  • UPC 041220653355 lot code 6O9FZ SCEES

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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