The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1274-2013·Announced 2013-04-10

Chicken of the Sea Recalls Tuna Cans Due to Seam Quality Issues

Tri-Union Seafoods is voluntarily recalling Chicken of the Sea tuna cans because the lid seams do not meet quality standards.

What this means for you

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 is a voluntary precautionary measure regarding seam quality, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving potential but not confirmed harm.

Plain-English summary

Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5-ounce cans of chunk white albacore tuna in water and Chicken of the Sea brand 5-ounce cans of chunk light tuna in oil. The recall is being conducted because the seams on the lids of the cans do not meet the standard for seam quality.

The affected products are distributed in US states nationwide. The specific product details include Chicken of the Sea Brand 5-ounce chunk white albacore tuna in water with UPC 4800003355. The recall involves 5,894 cases. The best-by date for the affected lots is 01/18/17.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantry for the specific UPCs and best-by dates listed in the official recall notice. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Chicken of the Sea Brand 5-ounce chunk white albacore tuna in water. UPC: 4800003355, Case UPC 4800003355: 24 cans per case, Shipper display UPC 4800016335: 80 cans per case, Pallet display UPC 4800023355: 1008 cans per pallet Product labeling reads in part:"***Chicken of the
Manufacturer
Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea.
Category
Food — Canned Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
5,894

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 (9)

  • 3018CA2CKP
  • 3018CA3CKP
  • 3018CA4CKP
  • 3018CAACKP
  • 3018CABCKP
  • 3018CACCKP
  • 3018CAECKP
  • 3018CB3CKP
  • 3018CADCKP BEST BY DATE: 01/18/17.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C dba Chicken of the Sea. 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →

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