The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1290-2013·Announced 2013-04-10

Bumble Bee Recalls Chunk White Albacore Tuna Due to Seal Tightness Issues

Bumble Bee International is voluntarily recalling specific lots of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore in Water because the products do not meet the company's standards for seal tightness.

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 due to a seal tightness defect. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall for specific codes of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna products. The recall was initiated because the affected products do not meet the company's standards for seal tightness.

The recall involves 6,692 cases of Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water. These products were distributed to US states nationwide. Consumers should check their pantry for cans with the specific lot codes and best-by dates listed in the official recall notice.

If you have these products, you should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water
Affected units
6,692

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Bumble Bee International 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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Same manufacturer · Bumble Bee International

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