Safeway Signature Kitchens Tuna Chunk Light Recalled for Decomposition
Safeway is recalling Signature Kitchens Tuna Chunk Light in 20 oz, 12 oz, and 5 oz sizes due to failed sensory analysis and decomposition.
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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves decomposition without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Safeway Inc. is recalling Signature Kitchens Tuna Chunk Light in 20 oz (4 pack), 12 oz, and 5 oz sizes. The recall was initiated because the product failed sensory analysis and showed signs of decomposition.
The affected products have UPC codes 2113033549, 2113035609, and 2113035612. Best before dates for the recalled items are 7/28/2019, 7/26/2019, and 7/7/2019. The recall covers 265 cases distributed in California, with no foreign distribution reported.
Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or follow instructions provided by Safeway.
The recalled product
- Product
- Signature Kitchens Tuna Chunk Light 20 oz. (4 pack), 12 oz., 5 oz. UPC Codes: 2113033549, 2113035609, 2113035612
- Manufacturer
- SAFEWAY INC
- Category
- Food — Canned Seafood
- Affected units
- 265
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 (3)
- Best Before: 7/28/2019
- 7/26/2019
- 7/7/2019
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by SAFEWAY INC 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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