Golden Beach Recalls Sunny Sea Sardines in Tomato Sauce for Decomposition
Golden Beach Inc. is recalling Sunny Sea Sardines in Tomato Sauce due to decomposition. The recall affects 880 cases distributed across 11 states.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 III, which indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard is decomposition, which is a quality issue rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Golden Beach Inc. is recalling Sunny Sea Sardines in Tomato Sauce, 24 cans/case, 15 oz., because of decomposition. The recall involves 880 cases of the product.
The affected product was distributed in Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi, Missouri, Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Alabama, California, South Carolina, and Oklahoma. The specific lot number is 10471, with a date code of November 1, 2015, and code 3700/01173.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sunny Sea Sardines in Tomato Sauce, 24 cans/case, 15 oz.
- Manufacturer
- Golden Beach Inc
- Category
- Food — Canned Seafood
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 880
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 (2)
- Lot # 10471 November 1
- 2015 3700/01173
Distribution
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