Chicken of the Sea 5 Oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Oil, 48 cans per case, UPC code is 0 4800000195 5
Recalled by Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C DBA Chicken of the Sea. on Mar 17, 2016
Recall Summary
Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C DBA Chicken of the Sea. recalled Chicken of the Sea 5 Oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Oil, 48 cans per case, UPC code is 0 4800000195 5 in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Mar 17, 2016.
The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water. This recall has been initiated because the product may have been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction, which was uncovered during a routine inspection."
Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide in US: FL, SC, TX, OH, AL, NC," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in San Diego, CA. The recall covers 1244 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Apr 20, 2016), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Chicken of the Sea brand 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in oil and 5 oz. canned chunk light tuna in water. This recall has been initiated because the product may have been undercooked due to an equipment malfunction, which was uncovered during a routine inspection.
Product Description
Chicken of the Sea 5 Oz. Canned Chunk Light Tuna in Oil, 48 cans per case, UPC code is 0 4800000195 5
Distribution
Nationwide in US: FL, SC, TX, OH, AL, NC
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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