Safeway Recalls Signature Kitchens Tuna Due to Decomposition
Safeway is recalling 177 cases of Signature Kitchens Tuna Solid White 12 oz. cans because they failed sensory analysis and showed signs of 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, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Safeway Inc. is recalling 177 cases of Signature Kitchens Tuna Solid White 12 oz. cans. The recall was initiated because the product failed sensory analysis and exhibited decomposition. The affected cans have a Best Before date of 7/23/2019 and UPC code 2113035611.
The product was distributed in California. There is no foreign distribution. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Signature Kitchens Tuna Solid White 12 oz. UPC Codes: 2113035611
- Manufacturer
- SAFEWAY INC
- Category
- Food — Canned Seafood
- Affected units
- 177
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)
- Best Before: 7/23/2019
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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